Dr. Tim Babinchak will join the "Ministry in the Now Normal" Zoom call this Thursday, August 31, at 11 a.m. As cases slowly rise and new variants emerge with significant mutations, what is the outlook for school, community, work and worship this fall and winter? What precautions, if any, will congregations wish to implement to […]
Feel like you've got way too much going on but you're not doing enough? Tired of having your authority questioned in subtle (and not so subtle) ways at church? Join this series to rest in the assurance that you are already enough. You'll walk away with biblical insights and practical coaching tools. To unlock your […]
Over the next several months Bishop Davenport is scheduling gatherings with groups of rostered ministers, including leaders of African descent and those who identify as women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Please Join Us For LUNCH WITH THE BISHOP Friday, September 8, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Join the Bishop for lunch with other LGBTQIA+ […]
Kayla Hopgood will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11AM at Ascension Lutheran Church (900 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown PA 18940), where she has been called as pastor. All are welcome. Clergy are invited to process. The color of the day is red. A light reception […]
This year marks the 10th anniversary of “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday! On Sunday, Sept. 10, congregations of the ELCA will join together for our annual day of service. “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday began in 2013 in connection with the ELCA’s 25th anniversary. It continues to be an opportunity to celebrate who we are […]
via GIPHY Reclaim Gathering of the African Decent Ministries September 14 – 17, 2023 In-person Hyatt Regency Downtown Minneapolis Scan the code below for registration and more info, or visit the RECLAIM Gathering website.
The ELCA Youth Gathering is back -- and we're going to New Orleans from July 16-20! (MYLE and tAble pre-events will be July 13-16) Priority registrations begins THIS Friday, September 15, 2023 at 12pm CST. (1pm EST) We encourage you to read through the registration materials on the ELCA Youth Gathering's website: https://www.elca.church/gathering/attend/congregations Here are […]
A Panel Discussion About Theology, Sexuality, Drag Performance, and Nurturing Reconciliation and Justice for All God’s People at The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 1:30 - 3:15 p.m. Heated debates about gender expression, sexuality, access to transgender healthcare, and drag performance have become commonplace in the American public sphere. What guidance does […]
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Refomraiton invites you to a Celebration of New Ministry as we Covenanct with The Rev. Dr. Anthony Laurence Dunbar Scott to be their Pastor and Teacher. Preacher : The Rev. Traci D. Blackmon, Associate General Minister of Justice and Local Church Ministries for the United Church of Christ. Celebrant: […]
•Real tools for real ministry •Exciting workshop experiences, thought provoking workshops, incredible networking opportunities, and more •September 25th -27th, 2023 •Minneapolis, MN stewardshipkaleidoscope.org
During September we remember the survivors and descendants of U.S. Indian Boarding Schools and on Saturday, Sept. 30, we will observe the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools. You can participate by wearing an orange shirt and posting a photo of yourself or members of your congregation or community on social media. Use the hashtags #ELCA […]
Oktoberfest for LDR, sponsored by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Glenside, has been held for over a decade. Join us for a family friendly afternoon of great food, great music, and a well-stocked silent auction. Funds raised support long term disaster response in eastern Pennsylvania. We continue to help survivors navigate and recovery from complicated challenges […]