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National Faith + Climate Forum Unites Over 1,400 Participants to Strengthen Congregations Through Creation Care
National Faith + Climate Forum Unites Over 1,400 Participants to Strengthen Congregations Through Creation Care

The National Faith + Climate Forum, hosted by Blessed Tomorrow, assembled an unprecedented gathering of faith community members committed to build thriving congregations through care for creation with faith-driven action. It demonstrated the burgeoning power of faith-driven creation care and climate advocacy, and furthered collaborative efforts to enhance congregations and our given and shared home.

Drawing more than 1,400 registrants nationwide gathered online and in person at 70 locations from California to Maine, this forum marks a significant milestone in the faith community’s response to climate change. This diverse gathering represented over 20 denominations and faith traditions, each committed to integrating faith-driven environmental stewardship into congregational life. Read more here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardClimate Change, Blessed TomorrowComment
A Day with Dominican Friars: Delve into the Mystical and Scholarly
A Day with Dominican Friars: Delve into the Mystical and Scholarly

Set aside time for spiritual nourishment at the "Loving God with St. Catherine of Siena and St. Thomas Aquinas" day. Learn from the lives of these saints in a quiet setting, hosted by the Church of the Epiphany on April 27, 2024. Delve into discussions, enjoy peaceful prayer, and savor a provided lunch with like-minded individuals seeking deeper faith.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardEcumenical and Inter-Religious Relations, Episcopal Diocese of ArizonaComment
Linda Post Bushkofsky Announces Retirement After 22 Years at Helm of Women of the ELCA
Linda Post Bushkofsky Announces Retirement After 22 Years at Helm of Women of the ELCA

Linda Post Bushkofsky, executive director of Women of the ELCA, announces her retirement effective June 30, 2024, after 22 years of transformative leadership. During her tenure, she spearheaded major initiatives such as the Katie’s Fund capital campaign and maintained organizational stability through the pandemic, leaving a lasting legacy of growth and service within the church. Read more at the Women of the ELCA site.

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ELCA, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardWomen of the ELCA (WELCA)Comment
In Memoriam: Norma Jean MacAdam
In Memoriam: Norma Jean MacAdam

We pray for the family and friends of Norma Jean MacAdam, who passed away on Palm Sunday, March 25,2024, at the age of 94. She is the wife of Rev. Thomas L. MacAdam, founder of Saved By Grace Lutheran Church in Pahrump.

Her son, Kevin MacAdam, lets us know that her memorial service will be held at Good Samaritan Lutheran Church on May 7th at 11:00 a.m. and her internment at the veterans cemetery next to Rev. MacAdam that same day at 2:00 p.m. in Boulder. Anyone that would like to attend either service is welcome.

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, Prayers, In MemoriamBrian FlatgardComment
Unlocking New Paths in Addiction Recovery: Join the ‘Choose Freedom’ Webinar
Unlocking New Paths in Addiction Recovery: Join the ‘Choose Freedom’ Webinar

Discover a new approach to overcoming addiction with Rose Ann Forte’s "Choose Freedom Program" in free webinar from the Center of Addiction & Faith on April 24, 2024. This session combines scientific insights and biblical principles to transform relationships with substances, hosted by recovery activist George A. Wood. Register here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardAddiction, The Center of Addiction & Faith Comment
ELCA Coaching Webinar Tackles Political Divides in Congregations
ELCA Coaching Webinar Tackles Political Divides in Congregations

Join the ELCA Coaching network for a crucial session on "Responding to Polarization" with Dr. Matt Cook, exploring strategies for handling political and cultural divides within congregations. We share this as another resource that can be used as part of our "Creating Space for Conversation" series, aimed at fostering understanding and unity.

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ELCA, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardCoaching, ELCA Coaching, Creating Space for ConversationsComment
Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley seeks Director of Youth Ministry
Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley seeks Director of Youth Ministry

Resurrection Lutheran Church (RLC) in Oro Valley is looking for a full time Director of Youth Ministry who will direct and lead youth programming for Middle School and High School age youth as well as support the entire ministry of Children, Youth and Family (CYF). This person will work to fulfill the mission and vision of RLC through dynamic programming and connecting the congregation to the youth and their families by building relationships, equipping them, helping them discover their gifts and identify as a child of God. To learn more, view the job description as a PDF.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardResurrection Oro Valley, Kino Conference, Help WantedComment
Uniting in Prayer: Join the National Day of Prayer to Combat Hunger and Nutrition Insecurity
Uniting in Prayer: Join the National Day of Prayer to Combat Hunger and Nutrition Insecurity

LAMA invites us to join the Interfaith Campaign for Food and Nutrition Security on May 2, 2024, for a National Day of Prayer dedicated to ending hunger in the U.S. This virtual gathering will unite faith leaders and activists to mobilize support for national efforts against food and nutrition insecurity, aligning with the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. Register here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardHunger, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), Ecumenical and Inter-Religious RelationsComment
Embrace Respectful Recognition: Join Wartburg's Land Acknowledgement Workshop
Embrace Respectful Recognition: Join Wartburg's Land Acknowledgement Workshop

Discover how to create and live out a meaningful land acknowledgement in your congregation with Wartburg College's Land Acknowledgement Workshop on April 22. Gain insights, resources, and inspiration to honor the history and people of the land. View this PDF for more info and use this link to connect via Zoom.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardAmerican Indian and Alaska Native, Wartburg SeminaryComment
Uncivil Religion
Uncivil Religion

As part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share a PDF of an article by Isak Tranvik, Uncivil Religion, from A Chosen Nation?, an issue of Word and World, Luther Seminary’s journal of theology.

Martin Luther King Jr. has entered the pantheon of American heroes, to be sure. But his legacy is contested, especially in his relation to the assumptions of American civil religion, the common ideals of the nation. Perhaps King pushed beyond these assumptions and challenged them to the core with his concerns for the poor and the radical nature of love. —Isak Tranvik

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, ResourcesBrian FlatgardCreating Space for Conversations, Word and World, Luther SeminaryComment
From Screen Time to Sacred Time: Reimagining Faith Leadership Online
From Screen Time to Sacred Time: Reimagining Faith Leadership Online

"Christian Leadership for a Tech-Shaped Culture" workshop on April 25th, 2024, offers faith leaders essential tools to navigate the digital age, ensuring technology enhances rather than hinders spiritual growth. Through interactive learning and practical coaching skills, this course empowers leaders to create meaningful digital spaces for their communities.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgardfaith+lead, Luther SeminaryComment