View from the floor

The Synod Assembly starts tomorrow! HASHTAG #DCSYNOD15SA – We invite our participants to use #dcsynod15sa . Anything you post about Synod Assembly on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram that includes this…

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Global Service Questionnaire

What do you think is appealing about serving the global church? The ELCA Global Mission unit wants to hear from you. Please take a few moments to fill out an…

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Get inspired

Fresh ideas from people who are doing new things in the church and the world were discussed in 18-minute segments at this winter’s synod-wide Together in Mission event. View recordings…

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Taking an ALT year

What happens when God’s story and your story meet in community? Abundant life together. Christian young adults, age 18-25, are invited to consider an ALT Year – a nine month…

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Seed planters extraordinaire

May 7 was an opportunity to THANK A YOUTH MINISTER – a movement championed by the ELCA Children, Youth and Family Ministry Network (YMNET). In your life, in the life…

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Prayers for Nepal

Gracious God, Your word of peace stills the storms that rage in our world. Bring hope to places that know devastation in the calm after the earthquake. Bring comfort to…

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Fight the fever

The final observance of World Malaria Day within the ELCA Malaria Campaign was a great one! Several local congregations joined millions of friends across the globe by commemorating World Malaria…

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Alleluia!

In each song of triumph, in each anthem, may you with heart rejoicing join on Easter day! ~ greeting found on old worship card

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Church as “landlord”

by the Rev. Phil Hirsch Many of our congregations rent to other churches and organizations. Space rental is an agreement different from joint ministry, partnership or outreach. While there are…

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New donation method

Gifts of Hope is an alternative gift-giving program that connects donors and 17 affiliated local and international organizations serving individuals and families. Gifts through this ministry of the Metro D.C.…

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