Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rahway NJ

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Faith in Action

“Pastors may have a calling, but they may feel overwhelmed with all of the administrative aspects of running a congregation,” said Alicia Vargas, interim dean of PLTS. “We can give them skills and excite them about the possibilities of what they will be able to do.”

Preparing future leaders

12/29/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Faith in Action / Mission Support by John Page

“Over time it’s become known as ‘the little church that could,’” said Karen Leedahl, describing Christ the King Lutheran, a renewing congregation in Sebastian, Fla.

The little church that could

12/22/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Faith in Action / Mission Support by John Page

“Seeking the work of the Spirit does mean change”

Young reformers around the world

12/15/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Faith in Action / Mission Support by John Page

“The poor of the world are disproportionately being impacted [by climate change],” he said. “Faith and our moral compasses need to be considered when dealing with this problem.”

Speaking out in faith

12/08/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Faith in Action / Mission Support by John Page

“It’s God’s work, our hands, our energy, our feet, our ability to do the work we’re called to do,” Chaney said. “We are able to engage our faith as part of our physical caring for ourselves.”

Fitness, fellowship and faith

12/01/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Faith in Action / Mission Support by John Page

And together we can fulfill the command of Jesus, who told his disciples to go to all the world to tell about the new life we have in Jesus.

Built on a rock

11/24/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Faith in Action / Mission Support 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

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