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Drown out division with A Million Acts of Hope
29+ min ago (188+ words) Home " Drown out division with A Million Acts of Hope Published On - 9 April 2026 News reports and social media feeds can often make it feel like the UK is more divided than ever. The voices of those who spread hate and…...
This Paschal homily highlights the joy of the Resurrection
41+ min ago (251+ words) After 40 days of Lent, Christians could be tempted to be a bit grouchy, having given up a number of things and gone through all sorts of privations. Yet, those days are now over and the gloominess of Good Friday opens…...
Retired pastor Alan Schwieger steps in at Living Faith Lutheran
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (309+ words) Retired Rev. Alan Schwieger has taken on the role of vacancy pastor at Living Faith Lutheran Church in Marine City. Schwieger, who previously served as pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Clair for 32 years and retired in 2021, began his…...
Al-Aqsa regains life: 3, 000 worshippers perform Fajr prayer despite restrictions after 40 days of closure - " " "
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (17+ words) Al-Aqsa regains life: 3, 000 worshippers perform Fajr prayer despite restrictions after 40 days of closure" " "...
The gates of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre have opened after 40 days
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (166+ words) After 40 days, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopened its doors, having remained closed due to restrictive measures imposed as a result of the war. This followed a revision of the guidelines for places of worship in Jerusalem by the…...
Introducing The SYAT Collective: A New Space for Next Generation Ministry Leaders " Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
17+ hour ago (149+ words) We're excited to launch a new monthly gathering from SYAT (Synod Youth Advisory Team) of the Grand Canyon Synod'created to equip and connect those serving in next generation ministry. Whether you're leading preschoolers, children, youth, or young adults' staff, volunteer,…...
BROTHER AL: HIS LOVE OF GOD CHANGED COUNTLESS LIVES
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (926+ words) Brother Al walked the walk. Because he did, hundreds " if not thousands " of men and women were able to get to better places in their lives. He was able to work what some might call minor miracles by helping people…...
Inheriting the Earth - Evangelical Caucus/Devotional
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (395+ words) "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth" (Matt. 5: 5). Someday God will reverse the curse and return the earth to His people. God said to Adam and Eve, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue…...
Serving like Christ
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (1052+ words) Editor's note: The ELCA has a long and meaningful history of ministry in rural areas. This story is part ofa serieshighlighting innovative rural ministries in ELCA congregations and communities today. In Le Mars, Iowa, members of Living Faith Lutheran, the…...
Thursday within the Octave of Easter - April 09, 2026 - Liturgical Calendar
6+ hour ago (538+ words) April 09, 2026 (Readings on USCCB website) Mass Propers for Thursday within the Octave of Easter: Entrance Antiphon, Wis 10: 20-21: They praised in unison your conquering hand, O Lord, for wisdom opened mouths that were mute and gave eloquence to the tongues of…...