Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rahway NJ

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Monthly Archives: November 2015

Each year, on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rahway and the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Rahway take turns hosting a special service of thanksgiving. This year, Zion will host at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, November 25. Welcome, Everyone!

Thanksgiving 2015

11/17/2015 in Special Events / Worship & Music by John Page

“Ultimately my call at Bethlehem is to continue the practice of accompaniment — to show up, to listen and to help our community discern how God is moving us to live and serve.”

Called to connect

11/17/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Faith in Action / Mission Support by John Page

ELCA Missionaries, Young Adults in Global Mission, International Leaders and Global Ministries. Stay informed, be inspired, get involved!

ELCA Global Links November 2015

11/15/2015 in Church News / God's Work. Our Hands. tagged ELCA Global Links by John Page

As racism remains an enduring crisis in the United States, the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is continuing her call to the 3.7 million member church to address the complexity and implications of the issue.

ELCA presiding bishop continues call to confront racism

11/13/2015 in Church News tagged ELCA News by John Page

News from around the New Jersey Synod November 11, 2015

Jersey Jottings 11/11/15

11/11/2015 in Church News tagged Jersey Jottings by John Page

A portion of your offering is used by your synod and the ELCA churchwide organization to support new congregations and the mission developers who lead them.

Home away from home

11/10/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Faith in Action / Mission Support by John Page

For three years the ELCA has been working alongside the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary to break down barriers between Roma and non-Roma. Young leaders from the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program help carry out this work.

Walking with the Roma

11/07/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Faith in Action / Mission Support by John Page

When you give to your congregation, a percentage of that money is shared with your synod and with the ELCA churchwide organization. The portion of your offering that is shared with the wider church is called Mission Support.

What is Mission Support?

11/06/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Mission Support by John Page

News from around the New Jersey Synod November 4, 2015

Jersey Jottings 11/4/15

11/05/2015 in Church News tagged Jersey Jottings by John Page