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Vicki Elfers, an alum of Faith+Lead’s School for Lay Ministry, shares her remarkable journey from shy church secretary to confident lay minister.

Join Amanda Sharp on July 31, 2024, 10am to 11 am MST/PDT, for a free webinar presented by the Center of Addiction & Faith. Amanda Sharp, PhD, MPH, teaching associate at Harvard Medical School, and former Public Health Analyst at SAMHSA, will discuss Motivational Interviewing, an evidence-based approach to behavior change. Hosted by Rev. George A. Wood, this webinar will equip you with compassionate communication techniques to support those struggling with addiction. Register now to enhance your…

The 2024 Faith & Form International Awards Program for Religious Architecture & Art is now accepting submissions until October 11, 2024. This prestigious event, co-sponsored by Faith & Form and Interfaith Design, celebrates innovative and spiritually meaningful design in rel

Pastor James Dew will conclude his role as Interim Director for Evangelical Mission on July 31, 2024, marking the end of a significant tenure with the Grand Canyon Synod. Throughout his service, he has played a pivotal role in enhancing our ministry’s outreach, overseeing important tasks such as the

The idea of retirement can bring up many questions and emotions. Portico offers a series of 30-minute, prerecorded, online workshops called the Retirement Readiness Series to help ELCA Retirement Plan members feel confident about discerning their next steps. Workshops are easily accessible on myP

Join the Grand Canyon Synod and Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona in supporting the 2024 Arizona primary elections by volunteering as a poll monitor. View full information in this LAMA article . Training sessions are offered on multiple dates in July by Election Protection Arizona and the Arizona

King of Glory Lutheran Church in Tempe is seeking dedicated individuals for three key positions within their Music Department: Director of Music Ministries, Youth Music Leader, and Organist/Accompanist. These roles are integral to their vibrant worship and community engagement. Start dates for all p

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is seeking a dedicated part-time, Church Childcare Assistant who loves all God’s children and is focused on providing a safe and nurturing environment. Primary responsibilities include having a heart for kids; is punctual and dependable; is dedicated to excellence in car

In May, we celebrate National AAPI Heritage Month. The Asian and Pacific Islander Ministries of the ELCA, in conjunction with the Minneapolis Area Synod, the St. Paul Area Synod, and their API leaders will be hosting a 4-person panel on Thursday, May 23 at 7pm to discuss the joys and challenges of b

The National Faith + Climate Forum , hosted by Blessed Tomorrow , assembled an unprecedented gathering of faith community members committed to build thriving congregations through care for creation with faith-driven action. It demonstrated the burgeoning power of faith-driven creation care and cli

LAMA invites us to join the Interfaith Campaign for Food and Nutrition Security on May 2, 2024, for a National Day of Prayer dedicated to ending hunger in the U.S. This virtual gathering will unite faith leaders and activists to mobilize support for national efforts against food and nutrition insec

As part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share a PDF of an article by Isak Tranvik, Uncivil Religion , from A Chosen Nation? , an issue of Word and World, Luther Seminary’s journal of theology. Martin Luther King Jr. has entered the pantheon of American heroes, to be sure.

You are invited to Servant Leader: Present, Equipped, Here —this year’s churchwide-sponsored leadership online event—Saturday, May 4 from 11am – 3:30pm PST/MDT. It’s open to all, whether involved in Women of the ELCA or not. Including worship, Bible study, speakers and breakout sessions, this year

Happy Easter from your friends at Lutheran Summer Music! Please enjoy this musical offering of Paul Basler’s , performed by the LSM 2023 Festival Choir, conducted by Dr. Shannon Gravelle. Learn more about LSM @ LSMacademy.org .

In this week’s Faith Lens , Kelsey Green from Baltimore, MD, offers reflections for Easter Sunday amidst the tiredness and worry of the world’s current state. She explores the assurance that nothing is too big for God, drawing from Paul’s words to the Corinthians about the cross’s power. The discuss

In this week’s Arizona Faith Network newsletter , highlights include Arizona Gives Day for collective philanthropy, Monday Meditation sessions for spiritual nourishment, a webinar series on dismantling American Christian Nationalism, and crucial workshops on racism and community building. Additional

Explore the unexpected journey of faith with Sarah Fryman as she reflects on the anticipation and reality of life’s events through a spiritual lens. This week’s Faith Lens delves into the surprises that come with following Jesus, highlighting the transformative Palm Sunday procession and inviting

Stay connected with the Arizona Faith Network through their latest newsletter . From meditations and educational webinars on American Christian Nationalism to initiatives for hunger and housing advocacy, as well as a significant focus on faith in elections and environmental care, there’s a diverse r

ChatGPT In this week’s ELCA Faith Lens , Andrew Thompson shares a reflective piece on finding comfort and connection in assembling puzzles with family, drawing parallels to navigating the complex, interwoven stories of our world and scripture. The article, set against the backdrop of an increasing

This week’s Faith Lens explores transitions in leadership , coinciding with the retirement of the respected editor, Rev. William H. King, affectionately known as Bill. Bill’s tenure saw Faith Lens flourish, becoming a well-visited resource that connected scripture with current events. Welcoming Drew