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…

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Do 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,…

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Conversation 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…

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Got 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…

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Transformed 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.…

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A 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…

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Blessing 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…

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Here! 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…

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Early 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…

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Light 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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