Yearly Archives: 2014

Catechesis refers to education in the teachings and practices of Christianity.  Formal catechesis (e.g. classes, group meetings, or one-on-one instruction) normally preceeds the confirmation of youth in Lutheran churches, the reception of new members to a congregation (especially from non-Lutheran churches), and the conversion of young people or adults to […]

Catechesis

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NOVEMBER 2014 ELCA provides $100,000 to help contain Ebola Thanks to generous gifts from ELCA members like you to Lutheran Disaster Response, the Lutheran Church in Liberia and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sierra Leone are training health care workers, providing Ebola education about prevention, and distributing food to the […]

ELCA Global Links

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Selected events from this month’s ELCA Worship News… Download the most recent version of Worship News under the “General” tab by clicking here.  Subscribe to email updates here.   Music that Makes Community St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, New York City, N.Y. Nov. 13-15, 2014 Theoretically, I’ve always known that music […]

ELCA Worship News

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 No matter how hard we try, we will never completely overcome our selfishness and greed. Even though Scripture tells us that worldly treasures can’t provide us with any real security, we don’t always distinguish between providing responsibly for our future needs and selfish hoarding. Jesus said, “Watch out! Be on […]

Stewardship Reflection – October 23, 2014

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Rahway CROP Hunger Walk will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2014.  Registration begins at 1:00 pm at Rahway City Hall, and the Walk begins at 2:00 pm.  Proceeds from the Walk will go to Rahway’s Food for Friends and to Church World Service. If you would like to walk, […]

CROP Walk 2014

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Zion’s team of volunteers is next scheduled to help prepare and serve meals on October 11th. Every Saturday, Food For Friends prepares hot meals for hungry residents of the City of Rahway.  Individuals, and teams of volunteers from various faith communities in Rahway, help to prepare and serve these meals.  […]

Food for Friends 10/11/14

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