We pray for love, peace, safety and hope for all as we celebrate Christ’s birth. #ThursdaysinBlack #WCC

Retreat in place. Move through your day with three short prayer sessions (morning, noon and evening). #prayAsYouStay #Christmas

“The nativity of Jesus Christ was a subversive attack on Rome’s imperial power and unjust peace...It is a message of solidarity with the disadvantaged.” #NiveenSerras A message of solidarity - Living Lutheran livinglutheran.org/2020/12/a-mess…

“This week’s at-home lesson gives your family a chance to not only sing some of your favorite carols, but also to dig into the theology, history and personal meaning of these songs.” #SingChristmas #12DaysOfChristmas

Between now and Dec. 31, every gift made to ELCA World Hunger will be matched, dollar for dollar, until we reach $100,000! Will you give today? Donate today: bit.ly/3mVM20H #UntilAllAreFed

#LordHaveMercy

#ThursdaysInBlack #TIB WEAR black – rt w/your #ThursdaysInBlack pic SHARE resources to stop domestic violence STAND for an end to violence against women Thursdays in Black World Council of Churches (WCC) Women of the ELCA Ecumenical Women ELCA Racial Justice ELCA ADM ELCA Lutherans

#doJustice #LoveKindness #WalkHumbly

Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Use these resources to learn more about your part in ending this human rights violation. #doJustice #loveKindness #walkHumble #GracedForTheWorld elca.org/Resources/Just…

Over 20 pastors from many parts of the ELCA Lutherans will be reading the gripping words of the Rev. Dr. King in an event presented by the African Descent Lutheran Association and Metro DC Synod ELCA. Sun Jan 17 at 4 PM EST and replayed Mon Jan 18 at 4 PM EST. See metrodcelca.org/mlkday2020/

#UNYSWalkingToEndHunger #40days40miles40dollars #ELCAWorldHunger Virtual, shared Lenten walk toward ending hunger with Bishop Macholz & many others. All monies received through the tithely event page (tithe.ly/event-registra…) go to ELCA World Hunger

#worldHungerFacts

Follow Synod assembly here: m.youtube.com/c/upstatenysyn…

Synod Assembly World Hunger Challenge: $40,000 “Streams in the Desert: Springs of Hope” donate through the Upstate New York Synod Website #UNYS2021

First ballot:

Results of second ballot: Pastor Lee Miller 141 Pastor Aileen Robbins 119 Pastor Deron Milleville 26 Pastor Laura Daly 11 No election. Third ballot early this evening. #UNYS2021

Third ballot for bishop #UNYS2021:

In a joint statement addressing World Refugee Day, the #ELCA and @LIRSorg share their commitment to empowering those driven from their homes by conflict, persecution, poverty, and climate change. elca.org/News-and-Event…

The Rev. Lee M. Miller II Installation as Bishop of the UpstateNYSynod ELCA September 18 at 2:00 pm LIVE STREAM LINK: facebook.com/BethanyBaptist… Worship Bulletin: static1.squarespace.com/static/5973c70…

Blessing For a Thursday... May you know God's creative and redemptive power May you feel the joy of Jesus' beating heart May you trust the Holy Spirit's power