This lay led sermon was created by Bishop Jon Anderson for the week of synod assembly, but also intended to be used in coming months for worship supply if needed. “Grace to you and peace, sisters and brothers in Christ, from our Lord Jesus, who calls us to follow him, make disciples, baptize, teach, and love in […]
Synod E-Newsletter – May 10, 2017
2017 Synod Assembly Theme: “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Theme Text: Matthew 28:20 Theme Hymn: “Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song” * ELW 808 The 2017 assembly will begin with registration on Friday, June 9, at 8:00 a.m. in the Lund Center with Worship at 10:30 […]
Equip Grant: Luther Seminary School for Lay Ministry
We are being called to develop faithful and effective servant leaders. Our Embrace God’s Mission + Equip God’s People Funding Initiative is offering an “Equip Grant” to help with the tuition cost for Luther Seminary’s School for Lay Ministry courses. Click here to learn more about Equip Grants and how to apply. Luther Seminary’s School for Lay Ministry is open […]
Equip Grant: Teens in Mission (TIM) Team
Bishop Jon heard strong reports about Teens in Mission (TIM) Team at a recent event. We want to encourage more congregations to create a team of youth and an adult to go to camp and be equipped for ministry and plan for mission. Our Embrace God’s Mission + Equip God’s People Funding Initiative is offering […]
Danebod Folk Meeting – Aug 16-20
There is annual gathering in Tyler of the Danish Folk School at Danebod Lutheran Church. Here is information to learn more about this deep and rich tradition for Danish and non-Danish folks to experience together as part of the many streams of Lutherans and Christians. The 71st Annual Danebod Folk Meeting Danebod Folk School Campus, […]
Observing the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation – Resources April
The www.elca500.org web site continues to grow more rich with resources and ideas shared. Click here to check it out. The following is a newsletter of resources from our churchwide organization that includes information about a movie that will help people more deeply understand our Lutheran movement inside of the Christian community. One of the resources […]
Synod E-Newsletter – April 21, 2017
Everyday Reformers – A sweet and powerful project at Kerkhoven Lutheran. You might want to join them. As you encourage people to be “Everyday Reformers.” “A project we are involved with, making Micah 6:8 come alive at KLC is to intentionally put acts of justice, acts of kindness and ways that we are walking with […]
Learn where your gift is currently designated when you give to the overall Funding Initiative.
We formally announced the Embrace God’s Mission + Equip God’s People Funding Initiative at last year’s Synod Assembly. Our mission as a synod calls us to empower and equip people. Our investment will bring significant improvements to our synod’s congregations and leaders. We are working on communication materials for your congregation to better understand the […]
Holy Week Message by Bishop Jon Anderson
Art: Christ Crucified by Robyn Sand Anderson The Three Days ‘Do this in remembrance of me.’ – 1 Cor. 11.24 As we prepare to enter the great Three Days of our Christian tradition, may God guide, inspire, convict, turn us around, sharpen our understanding of Christ’s passion, deepen our ability to hear of God’s love, […]
An Easter Message from Presiding Bishop Eaton
Christ is risen indeed! After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb. So begins the Easter story in the Gospel according to Matthew. The women had lived through the pain of Friday and the emptiness of Saturday and were expecting death. […]
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