John Page


ELCA reaches milestone in welcoming new congregations 5/28/2015 3:00:00 PM CHICAGO (ELCA) – For the Rev. Ruben Duran, the message is quite clear – “Christ’s church is not dying.” That’s a different message, he says, than what has been widely reported in recent years about the decline in membership among […]

Christ’s church is not dying



In April, a devastating earthquake struck Nepal. This earthquake and the aftershocks that followed have led to an ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country. One of the poorest countries in the world, Nepal is now in desperate need of resources to recover and protect its citizens, especially as monsoon season […]

Advocacy for Nepal





Synod Assembly is the gathering of the New Jersey Synod, occurring annually to worship, hear from colleagues and ministry partners, make decisions, and dream for the future. The 2015 New Jersey Synod Assembly will be held Thursday through Saturday, June 4-6, at Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch, […]

NJ Synod Assembly 2015