2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (250+ words) Bishop Hutterer at Trinity Lutheran Church for Pastor Karl Guhn’s retirement. Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer Las Vegas pastor and congregation visits Conference Dean Retreat at Spirit in the Desert Process over 600 emails received while on sabbatical Check-ins with Bishop Deborah,…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (182+ words) Transitions can leave us between what was and what will be—a disorienting “liminal space” of waiting and uncertainty. Drawing on a difficult mountain hike, Joseph’s years of waiting and the Christian hope of God’s “already, but not yet” reign,…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (264+ words) ELCA Worship’s September roundup from Augsburg Fortress offers several new and timely resources for worship leaders, musicians, pastors, deacons, and lay leaders—including downloadable worship accompaniments, music for occasions outside the lectionary, pastoral care resources, and a new handbook for…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (107+ words) This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of: Rev. Bill Voris, who celebrates 66 years on September 11. Rev. Jill Doherty, New Promise, St. George, who celebrates 28 years on September 13. Rev. David Brandfass, Christ, Sedona, who celebrates 31 years on September 13. Rev. Daniel…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (253+ words) LEADconnects is offering several fall opportunities to help congregations listen more deeply to their neighbors, strengthen their communications, discern their future, and support leaders in community. Registration for The LEAD Exchange is open through September 30; a strategic-planning information meeting will…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (550+ words) Grace Lutheran Church in Kingman recently discovered that several contribution checks mailed to the congregation had been stolen and cashed by someone else. Police, the U.S. Postal Service, and fraud departments at several banks are involved. Grace’s experience is an important…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (492+ words) Pastors, deacons, and Synod Authorized Ministers are invited to register by Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, for the Bishop’s Fall Gathering, taking place Oct. 12–14 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Grounded in our synod theme, Rooted in God’s Story, this annual…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (131+ words) Voices from the Communion Indonesia: life as a young pastor on Nias island Global Faith Unfiltered: Courage comes from love and faith Africa: Courageous leadership in a divided world Walking with communities after the earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia Working…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (180+ words) Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix invites neighbors from across the community to Connections, a weekly Monday evening gathering offering opportunities to meet one another, share experiences, and enjoy music, conversation, food, and community. Connections meets Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hope…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (182+ words) Our August 2026 Mission Support Memo spotlights a story by First Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Minn. of our Southwestern Minnesota Synod strategically using The Generosity Project to build a culture of intergenerational giving and gratitude that eventually allowed them to…...