For the welfare of both Israelis and Palestinians, the current violence must end, and the root causes, including the occupation, must be addressed.
The religion and science dialogue has often been depicted as a conflict. Recent findings from Pew Research have gained widespread attention. Nearly six-in-ten adults (59%) say that science and religion are often in conflict, according to the recently released Pew survey. Researchers also found that of those who attend religious […]
Covalence for November 2015
“I give thanks for all women in ministry. We are doing what Mary, the mother of our Lord, and Mary Magdalene did before us – proclaiming the gospel.”
ELCA celebrates 45 years of ordaining women
Join us as we stand with our U.S. partner, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), and take action to support and protect Syrian refugees who are forced to flee violence in their communities. Contact your elected officials with these links.
Action Alert: Support and Protect Syrian Refugees
Affirming this church’s commitment to walk alongside its ecumenical partners, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) join with members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and other partners in support of “Shining a Light: A Concert for Progress on Race in America”, airing Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. EST.
ELCA members support ecumenical partners in confronting racism
Even in the face of evil, we remain confident that the good news of Jesus Christ liberates us and gives us the freedom and courage to discover and boldly participate in what God is up to in this world. ‘The Gospel also frees us from fear to see others as brothers and sisters for whom Christ died and lives’ (ELCA Social Message on Terrorism, 2004).
ELCA presiding bishop encourages the support of refugee resettlement
News from around the New Jersey Synod November 18, 2015
Jersey Jottings 11/18/15
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
“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.”