Hello and happy February! Lent is almost here, which means with extra services there is extra opportunity to invite folks to your community. Here are some things that might help you do that: Idea worth considering – “Relationships do what programs cannot.” That’s not...
OPEN NOMINATION At the 2022 Churchwide Assembly, voting members adopted a memorial concerning restructuring the ELCA’s governance. The assembly adopted the following action: To direct the Church Council to establish a Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church comprised...
By The Rev. Michele Fischer Every year, towards the end of January, the various ELCA synods of region 9 come together to talk about stewardship. These lectures for lay people and clergy alike, are a gift for dealing with one of the most uncomfortable topics...
On January 31, the ELCA announced that Living Lutheran magazine will print its final issue in December 2023. The magazine will print six issues in this final year. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton issued this message: The Churchwide Organization will not stop telling...
The office has heard from some congregations that there is a new SCAM/SPAM approach. A person calls the office claiming to be a staff member or a congregation member and asks for a directory. Then, within a few days, members start receiving calls or emails to scam you...
