17+ hour, 56+ min ago  (347+ words) Several voting-related bills in Arizona are moving quickly and are scheduled for hearings today, Wednesday, March 18. Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) is urging advocates across our synod to take action now using the RTS system to ensure faithful civic engagement…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (139+ words) Trinity Lutheran Church in Phoenix is seeking a piano player to support its Sunday morning worship services.This is a wonderful opportunity for a musician to share their gifts in a congregational worship setting and be part of a collaborative…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (603+ words) The January ELEA newsletter is full of resources to help Lutheran educators start the year strong. Highlights include the Lutheran Schools Week 2026 "BRAVE" toolkit, grounded in John 13:3435; a call for workshop proposals for the 2026 Biennial Conference in Los Angeles (due…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (266+ words) In this Voices of Faith reflection, Bishop emeritus Abraham D. Allende recalls gathering in Washington, D.C., on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., and challenges the church to move beyond honoring his memory to living out his dream....

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (120+ words) WSYG 2026 is especially excited to celebrate a renewed partnership with the ELCA Youth Gathering, strengthening connections between regional and churchwide youth ministry. As a "Gathering Expedition," Western States serves as a powerful preparation experience, helping youth and leaders grow spiritually…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (90+ words) ELCA Worship shares upcoming opportunities from partner organizations, including the Institute of Liturgical Studies" 2026 conference at Valparaiso University, the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians conference at St. Olaf College, Lutheran Summer Music 2026, and student awards from the Center for Church…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (296+ words) We invite you to pause, pray, and reflect with the wider church. Read the full prayer and join in this moment of global accompaniment. Gracious and merciful God, You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in times…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (94+ words) Faithful Witness Isn't Optional: A Call for Lutherans Today'Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA Faithful witness, Troftgruben argues, begins with listening, honors people's lived experiences, and trusts the Holy Spirit to work through authentic relationships that seek peace and justice....