2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (347+ words) Five years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and the U.S. withdrawal forced tens of thousands of people to flee, Global Refuge is sharing the story of Bilal—an Afghan athlete, refugee and case manager who now helps welcome others to…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (983+ words) Faith Lens is a weekly Bible study that engages youth and young adults in connecting world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life. In Romans 14, Paul turns from love, the focus at the end of chapter 13, to welcome. It…...

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, 2+ hour ago   (154+ words) Life transitions can stir physical sensations, powerful emotions and spiritual questions—even when the change is welcome. The Rev. Dr. Becca Ehrlich introduces somatic awareness as a way to listen to our bodies, practice self-compassion and remain present with God…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (472+ words) As communities across the Grand Canyon Synod prepare for the fall 2026 elections, congregations are invited to download and use For the Common Good: Prayers and Resources for Congregations in Public Life. The 17-page resource offers Lutheran theological grounding, worship materials…...

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, 2+ hour ago   (186+ words) ELCA Sumud has released Episode 4 of its five-part educational video series, Stolen Stories: “Daily Life 2005–2023.”The series invites viewers to listen to Palestinian Christians share their history, lived experience, and theological reflection in their own words. Watch Episode 4. Palestinian Christian…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (239+ words) For Lutherans, public witness is rooted in love of neighbor and the conviction that every person should be able to worship, learn, and participate in civic life without fear. This does not require partisan involvement. It calls us to be…...

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…...