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More than money – hitting 100%!
Submitted by Dorothy Sorrell Metro D.C. Synod congregations continue to support the ELCA Malaria Campaign as it goes over the $13 million mark.* In addition to our synod goal of…
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Families who are separated from their loved ones in immigration detention could use some care this season. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS) has started a holiday card campaign called…
Read MoreSpruce up our spiritual house
Spruce up our spiritual house: Disciplines help us glorify God while serving in ways that are abundant, clear A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP “I’m spiritual, not religious.”…
Read MoreSee each other as brother, sister
See each other as brother, sister: This is most certainly true – remember eighth commandment explanation A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP I remember a particularly contentious meeting…
Read MoreDivine foolishness: Christ crucified is God’s clearest and most complete act of love
A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP* For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is…
Read MoreFearless Generosity
Pastors and Stewardship Chairs — Keep an eye out for your copy of “Fearless Generosity.” This important stewardship resource includes articles for preaching, teaching and conducting a Stewardship Campaign, whether…
Read MoreGreat expectations not novel: Signs of life to be found across this church if we take the time to notice
A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP* Now the wife of a member of the company of prophets cried to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead; and you…
Read MoreFriends already waiting for you at school
There is an ELCA presence at more than 180 state and private colleges and universities, and cooperating congregations in campus ministry at an additional 400 campuses nationwide. Students find “food,…
Read MoreBlock mosquitoes in the tiny gap
by Dorothy Sorrell The generous giving of our Metro D.C. Synod members has resulted in our total giving (as of July 1, 2014) to the ELCA Malaria Campaign at more…
Read MoreBig look at Small Catechism: What does this mean? Old as well as young need its enduring, concise instruction
A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP Several years ago my husband’s bishop tried initiating a diocese-wide call to the catechumenate to engage those preparing for confirmation in a…
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