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‘Catch the Buzz’ VBS curriculum
It’s free. It’s well done. It’ll help us eradicate malaria. Check out “Catch the Buzz,” a Vacation Bible School kit developed by the ELCA Malaria Campaign that’s full of ideas…
Read MoreCatching the drift of millennials
Submitted by the Rev. Phil Hirsch “We really need to go to where they are rather than having them come to us,” said Rich White, affirming what he read in…
Read MoreAdventure and awe at summer camp
It’s not too late to sign up for a week of exciting outdoor fun! All ages, all adventure levels. A breeze across your cheeks, and a flickering campfire before your…
Read MoreDo something for yourself
Enjoy time together with women from around the world at the Triennial Gathering on July 24-27 in Charlotte, North Carolina with Women of the ELCA. It’s an inspiring weekend for…
Read MoreMalaria work can launch in Namibia!
Thanks to thousands of supporters, together we surpassed the World Malaria Day goal of raising $250,000 for malaria-eradication work. In fact, gifts for the ELCA Malaria Campaign totaled $300,000, given…
Read MoreHandling announcements
by the Rev. Phil Hirsch I’ve heard a lot of announcements in different ways around the church. Some have gotten longer than the sermon! I’ve been asked to share a…
Read MoreNo such thing as a “friendly church”
by the Rev. Phil Hirsch Close your eyes. Recall a time when you were a stranger. Did something happen to warm that time with a glimmer of belonging? For a…
Read MoreSYNASM synergy
Gentle ribbing from President Michael Cooper-White of Gettysburg Seminary when addressing the 2013 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly pointed out that our oft-used abbreviation – “SYNASM” – is not self-explanatory. There…
Read MoreResolution drafts due and more
RESOLUTIONS/MEMORIALS must be submitted BY APRIL 30 In order to be considered by the 2014 Synod Assembly, drafts of Resolutions/Memorials must be submitted to the Rev. Christine Stephan, Chair, Reference…
Read MoreApril showers bring May… wait, that’d be too late
Your Synod Assembly Planning Team is in full swing. Already available is the list of positions of synod leadership up for election by the 2014 Synod Assembly. April 30 is…
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