Rev. Jeff Johnson elected bishop of Sierra Pacific Synod. elca.org/News-and-Event…

Today, at the #LWFAssembly in Krakow, Lutherans (LWF) and Catholics (DPCU) issued the Common Word, a reflection on our shared values ahead of the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession in 2030. #OneBodyOneSpiritOneHope bit.ly/3RnrwZJ

Saturday, September 30 is the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools. Bishop Eaton reminds ELCA Lutherans that we are committed to understanding our role in the tragic history of Indian boarding schools so that we can begin to heal together. youtube.com/watch?v=QoJbFJ…

Today the ELCA Lutherans sent a message to members of Congress: "Steering the U.S. government into a shutdown will harm the well-being of many in our nation, with the consequences falling immediately and disproportionately on our society’s most vulnerable... avert this path"

The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA met Sept. 26-30 at the Lutheran Center in Chicago. The conference, an advisory body of the ELCA, comprises 65 synod bishops, the presiding bishop and the secretary. livinglutheran.org/2023/10/elca-c…

On Monday we will celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day. Find an event near you to commemorate the day in your community! ictnews.org/news/celebrati…

In this time of great lament, suffering, and fear, we turn to God in a joint plea to end the violence and destruction of Palestinian and Israeli lives. Join us in prayer. l8r.it/1NEZ #MiddleEast #MiddleEastPeace #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #Netanyahu 1/2

.Bishop Eaton has released a message on the escalating crisis between Israel and Hamas: elca.org/News-and-Event…

NEW: Over 100 Jewish organizations unequivocally reject Islamophobia & anti-Arab hate. As extremists exploit this moment, we are reminded that all of our communities’ safety & futures are inextricably linked — and recommit to fighting hate in all forms. jewishpublicaffairs.org/news/over-100-…

.Bishop Eaton has released a statement on the conflict in the Holy Land saying, “With an anticipated ground invasion, the most urgent need is for an immediate cease-fire to allow humanitarian aid to reach Gazans.” elca.org/News-and-Event…

Register to participate in the Call to Prayer on Wednesday, November 1, at 12:00 p.m. ET us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

.Bishop Eaton addresses the hatred and violence toward Arab, Muslim, and Jewish people in the U.S., acknowledges the grief and trauma of Jews and Palestinians, and offers ways that we can support our Palestinian members and our neighbors. youtube.com/watch?v=_w0elQ…

A new draft social message on gun-related violence is now available. The draft is open for public feedback through Jan. 31, 2024. Learn more, read the draft and access the response form: elca.org/Faith/Faith-an…

The North American North American heads of Churches Beyond Borders met online with their Lutheran and Episcopal counterparts in the Holy Land for a time of solidarity and prayer. elca.org/News-and-Event…

“Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowly state of his servant. Surely from now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me’” (Luke 1:46-49) #ELCA #Advent

Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. #Advent #ELCA #WinterSolstice

On Jan. 23 journey alongside Presiding Bishop Curry of The Episcopal Church and others as they explore the power of love in the new film A Case for Love. The film’s discussion guide was developed by Luther Seminary's Faith+Lead. acaseforlovemovie.com