The Rev. Maria de Jesús is 104 years old, and she joined her fellow clergywomen in a processional as the ELCA launched its celebration for the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women. #ELCAcwa

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Today marks the 10th anniversary of the 2009 Churchwide Assembly’s vote to remove barriers to ordination for people in same-gender relationships. emmykegler reflects on her experience leading up to & following the church’s decision in Living Lutheran. livinglutheran.org/2019/08/perspe…

Over 5 years, your generous gifts helped us raise more than $115 million for ELCA World Hunger. Thanks to you, we’ve been able to do more together in the fight to end hunger and poverty. To learn more, visit ELCA.org/hunger. youtube.com/watch?v=abq4LU…

#LWF keeps praying for those affected by #HurricaneDorian and stands in solidarity with the FloridaBahamas Synod and the ELCA Lutherans as its reaches out to those devastated by the loss of relatives, friends and property. 📸 NASA

Jews, Lutherans and so many other faith groups stand in solidarity. We #WelcomeTheStranger and love them as our neighbors. 💖

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Accompany us, O Lord, during these uncertain times.

Be well, dear church.

You are my help and my deliverer, O Lord. ~Psalm 70:5

Today we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord. "Then [Jesus] led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven." (Luke 24:50-51).

As Jesus instructed the disciples, let us proclaim the good news!

We celebrate the ordination anniversary of women (50th), women of color (40th) and LGBTQIA+ individuals (10th), who through living out and leading in their vocation, make possible our work toward a just world where all are fed. #ThankYouPastor #UntilAllAreFed #ChuchesforSDGs

We pray for all those fleeing from and recovering from natural disasters. Lord, in your mercy.

New resource alert! This year’s Vacation Bible School program focuses on the importance of water and how ELCA World Hunger works with global neighbors on clean water projects. You can download or order a copy at elca.org/hunger/resourc…. At-home adaptations are coming soon!