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Tuesday’s Agenda
by Katharyn Wheeler Wonder why Tuesday mornings are such difficult times to get in contact with the synod staff? We’ve walked away from our desks and phones and headed to…
Read MoreDo a website doubletake
“If you have a website, it is time for you to take a good look at it and evaluate if it is meeting your needs,” writes the Rev. Joelle Colville-Hanson,…
Read MoreConversation on racism continues
Conversation on racism – a violation of God’s intention for humanity – was continued with another live webcast held Thursday, January 14th. ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton and William…
Read MoreGot Souper Bowl plans?
Super Bowl weekend can be a time for youth to mobilize to fight hunger and poverty in their local communities with the Souper Bowl of Caring. In the weeks leading…
Read MoreTransformed by joy and hope
“We are being pulled out of ourselves into the mystery of the love of God,” observes Bishop Graham in his message to leaders, members and friends of the Metro D.C.…
Read MoreA coloring page for you
We’re on trend. A bonus COLORING PAGE was created for your use by an inventive member of our synod, Chelsey Christensen, during the synod’s Christmas Greeting Art Contest. So… find…
Read MoreBlessing with Bethlehem
“May Almighty God who loves this whole creation fill us with new light as we celebrate the birth of the Word into our world; May this new light shine out…
Read MoreHere! Because I care.
GIFTS OF HOPE is a synod alternative gift-giving opportunity, with gift selections from $10 to $250 that show you care and improve lives of many locally and internationally through affiliated…
Read MoreEarly entry for 2016 calendar
What will months of brainstorming bring? The date is selected, so get excited about a witness of all ELCA congregations serving our communities for one day in unison. For the…
Read MoreLight in the darkness
Reacting to recent events in Paris, “a night of grief, anger, loss,” the ELCA presiding bishop reminds us of John 1:5 via Twitter: “Christ is the light that shines in…
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