Getting your hous-ing in order

by John Handley Rendering unto Caesar* on behalf of our congregations makes January a busy time for financial professionals and volunteers. It is time for year-end accounting for last year…

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Winter time-out

A family-style overnight makes winter fun at Mar-Lu-Ridge Retreat Center in Jefferson, Md. What’s not to love about games, hot chocolate & marshmallows around a roaring bonfire, songs in the…

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Use for a phone or tablet?

Daily Grace from Women of the ELCA is an on-the-go companion for your journey, offering a faith reflection every day. In these brief writings you’ll encounter God’s extravagant, boundless and…

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Time & cost saving potential

by John Handley These days, some sort of electronic giving for their members is being used by most congregations in our synod.  If your congregation hasn’t picked up on this…

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The one when the angel visits

by Karen Krueger “Let the Advent season pass through you instead of pass by you,” said the pastor last Sunday. There are lots of ways to invite IN the season…

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Spend January Sunday in Slovakia

Which is bigger – the state of Virginia or the country of Slovakia? Slovakia is HALF the size, and contains a full, fascinating faith history and present. Celebrate Companion Synod…

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Scramble-free disaster preparedness

by Karen Krueger When you’re anxious enough to check alerts on your device, TV or radio, it’s NOT the best time to scramble for the church directory or insurance policy.…

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First steps underway: Ebola

Being aware of Ebola virus symptoms and understanding how the virus is spread are two of the first steps necessary in controlling this deadly disease. You can support Lutheran Disaster…

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