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Clutching coffee like a life preserver
Submitted by the Rev. Phil Hirsch “I just joined a new church and I am struggling to fit in,” commented a reader who liked “7 tips for keeping new church…
Read MoreWorld Aids Day and beyond
“We are called as people of faith actively to eliminate stigma and discrimination within our own faith communities and especially that which affects marginalized vulnerable and key populations (lesbian, gay,…
Read MoreTangible hope
Gifts of Hope is a year-round, alternative gift-giving program of the synod. Winter boots for a low-income client family through Community Family Life Services, medication copay support for a senior…
Read MoreRarely in church… except at Christmas
by the Rev. Phil Hirsch The single best opportunity to connect with new people all year may be Christmas. This article can help your congregation make the most of it.…
Read MoreKits and finances helpful relief tools
The Lutheran World Federation, a Lutheran World Relief (LWR) partner, has already distributed LWR Project Promise Personal Care and Baby Care Kits to people located in the hardest hit southern…
Read MoreRecord keeping to facilitate recovery
by Karen Krueger A summary of vital document protection in preparation for possible emergencies was taken from an Internal Revenue Service document by Wheat Ridge Ministries. With the most lamentable…
Read MoreLa obra de Dios. Nuestras manos.
My first staff meeting with the Rev. Leila Ortiz, new Assistant to the Bishop in the synod, and already I learned something! She voiced an audio program designed to help…
Read More2016 Synod Assembly photo gallery
The story of our time together in pictures…
Read MoreVideos from Racial Equity Team & ELCA Rep
The synod’s Racial Justice Team showed two videos during our time together, and the ELCA Representative also showed a video. This is what we saw. VIDEO: “JUST gRACE” – prepared…
Read MoreAs requested: Worship elements
After we affixed our nametags, glugged a bit of coffee (and those scones… did you try the scones?) and smiled welcome to new and old friends in Christ, worship set…
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