Water is life. Yet, in Rock Point, Arizona, more than half of the households either lack running water or access to safe drinking water. The Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission (NELM) has served this community for over 70 years, providing education, healthcare, and faith-based support. This year, the 40-40-40 Region 2 Lenten Challenge is helping NELM secure safe, potable water through Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR).

Want to learn more? Join us on Wednesday, March 5, at 12:00 p.m. MT for a special online event featuring Solveig Muus! She’ll share the story behind the Lenten Challenge, its deep connection to ELCA World Hunger and LDR, and how your participation makes an impact.

Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 5

⏰ Time: 2:00 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CT | 12:00 p.m. MT | 11:00 a.m. PT

💻 Where: Online via Zoom

🎤 Guest Speaker: Solveig Muus

This event will explore how the Lenten Challenge unites congregations across five ELCA synods and supports disaster response initiatives like the NELM Water Project, which aims to install filtration and chlorination systems.

Why Attend?

✔ Learn how ELCA World Hunger and LDR partner to support Indigenous ministries.

✔ Discover how your congregation can engage in this year’s Lenten Challenge.

✔ Explore LDR’s disaster training resources, available at no cost.

🔗 Register Now: LDR Partner Spotlight with Solveig Muus

(Note: You’ll need to create an account if you don’t have one. Once logged in, scroll to “Partner Spotlight” in the Course Catalog and register.)

Let’s come together as Church for the sake of the world. See you on March 5!