Anxiety can be more than an obstacle—it can be an opportunity for growth. Join us on February 20, 2025, for a 90-minute webinar led by Kim Feld, MS, RN, Faith Community Nurse, exploring faith-based responses to anxiety, mindfulness practices, and insights from The Anxiety Opportunity by Curtis Chang. Hosted via Zoom and offering 1.5 ANCC contact hours for nursing professionals. Register today: https://lutheranfcna.org/event-5959385. View PDF flyer here.
Read MoreHoly Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler, AZ, is hiring a Part-Time Communication & Social Media Associate to lead engagement across digital and print platforms. This role is an opportunity to use creativity in sharing the church’s mission of “Worship, Grow & Serve” with the community. The first review of applications is February 17, 2025, and the position remains open until filled. Learn more and apply at www.htlutheran.com/job-opportunities.
Read MoreA pastor’s visit to a farmer in his field created a love for giving that has now become a three-generation tradition. The post Three Generations of Giving appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreIn the latest Pivot podcast, Dr. Harvey Kwiyani shares how African Christians are successfully reaching secular Western societies in ways that traditional Western churches haven't.
Read MoreThe Winter 2025 edition of Lutheran Men in Mission’s Ambassador-Gram is now available! This issue includes details on upcoming events like the Spring 2025 Bold Gathering, faith-building men’s retreats, and the unveiling of LMM’s new logo. Learn how to get involved with online studies and share your faith story in Foundations. Read the full issue here.
Read MoreThe Center of Addiction & Faith is hosting a free one-hour webinar on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM MST / 10:00 AM PST, exploring how churches can support substance use recovery. Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, an expert in addiction recovery, will present faith-based initiatives that help individuals and communities heal. Rev. George A. Wood will host the discussion, offering practical ways churches can be part of the solution. Register today to learn how your congregation can make a difference. Click here to sign up.
Read MoreWe live in challenging times—division, climate crisis, conflict—but what if, like Esther, we were born for this moment? In her latest reflection, Elise Seyfried reminds us that meeting the moment with courage is not a solitary act. Just as God strengthened Esther, David, and Moses, we too are equipped to bring hope and change. Read more on how faith empowers us to stand firm in times of uncertainty. Read more in Living Lutheran.
Read MorePastor Andrew Tengwall isn’t just an interim pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lindstrom, Minnesota—he’s also “Reverend Killjoy,” an announcer for the Minnesota Roller Derby. For Tengwall, the connection between leading worship and calling roller derby matches is clear: both involve storytelling, presence, and pointing people toward something greater than himself. His journey from seminary to the derby track is a unique example of how faith and passion can intertwine in unexpected ways. Read more in Living Lutheran about how he balances pastoral ministry and the fast-paced world of roller derby.
Read MoreJoin us as we celebrate Black History Month this February and Bold Women’s Day during Women’s History Month in March.
Read MoreELCA bishops gathered in Puerto Rico to discuss hunger, advocacy, and disaster response, engaging with local leaders and exploring the island’s rich history. New ELCA World Hunger Lenten resources are available, and the 2025 ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering is set for Sept. 18-21 in Columbus, Ohio. AMMPARO continues to accompany migrants amid shifting policies, while Lutheran Disaster Response offers free winter-spring trainings. Read about these initiatives and more in the latest Go and Do News newsletter. Read more here.
Read MoreThe recent halt on refugee resettlement and a stop-work order have left hundreds of refugee families in Arizona without critical support. Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is responding to this crisis, but we need your help. Contact your representatives, educate your community, volunteer, or give to ensure that newly arrived refugees receive the support they need. Now is the time to stand together in faith and action. Read more to learn how you can make a difference, and visit LSS-SW’s Refugee Crisis page to act today.
Read MoreGlobal Refuge, a faith-based humanitarian organization with deep Lutheran roots, condemns recent misinformation attacking their refugee support work. For over 85 years, they have faithfully welcomed persecuted individuals, including Afghan Allies and unaccompanied children, ensuring they receive safety, care, and opportunities to thrive. Their work is not only legally sound but biblically mandated—reflecting Jesus’ call to serve “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40). Read more about how we, as a synod, can stand in truth and support this vital mission.
Read MoreThe foreign assistance funding freeze has halted critical global health, refugee, and disaster relief programs—including Lutheran-supported efforts like PEPFAR and Augusta Victoria Hospital. These disruptions put millions of lives at risk by suspending already-approved aid for refugees, famine prevention, and lifesaving medical care. Urge Congress to lift the freeze today. Learn more and take action here: ELCA Action Center.
Read MoreFrom Lutheran Day at the Legislature to Environmental Day at the Capitol, February is full of opportunities for advocacy, learning, and faith-based action. Engage in social justice, care for creation, and interfaith dialogue through key gatherings hosted by the Arizona Faith Network and partners. Find out how you can get involved in shaping a just world.
Read MoreJoin ELCA Coaching’s yearlong journey through Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto by Vine Deloria Jr. Engage in monthly discussions on the second Wednesday of each month in 2025, exploring Indigenous wisdom, truth, and healing. Facilitated by Rev. Solveig Nilsen-Goodin and Jason O’Neill, these gatherings are open to all. Visit ELCA Coaching for details and past recordings.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like your efforts were wasted? In Luke 5, the disciples had a fruitless day of fishing—until Jesus stepped in, transforming their empty nets into abundance. The same principle applies beyond the sea: even waste, like discarded food or manure, can become something life-giving. In God’s economy, nothing is useless. How can we invite God to bring renewal in places that feel like failure? In this week’s Faith Lens, read more on how faith, science, and trust in God’s abundance can reshape how we see the world.
Read MoreLutherans are raising their prophetic voices for justice at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) this March, where the global church will review progress on the Beijing Declaration’s gender justice commitments. Deacon Erin Brown of the Lutheran Office for World Community reflects on the diverse ways Lutherans advocate for the common good, ensuring that God’s love, compassion, and justice are proclaimed. From pastors to students to international leaders, the Lutheran delegation amplifies stories and solutions that work toward a world free from violence and oppression. Read more about how faith informs advocacy and how you can support this vital mission.
Read MoreIn honor of Black History Month, ELCA Racial Justice Ministries is amplifying the voices of African Descent Lutherans, highlighting the ongoing challenges Black women face in ministry and leadership. In Still Black. Still Lutheran, Nicolette Peñaranda reflects on the systemic barriers that Black women encounter within the ELCA and broader professional spaces. As we celebrate Black history, Peñaranda calls on congregations to move beyond conversation into action—watching Talks at the Desk, engaging with discussion guides, and committing financial support to Black-led ministries. Read more to explore the realities and ways to create lasting change.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop Staff will be there with you at Lutheran Day at the AZ Legislature 2025, Feb 10, 2025, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, and don’t forget about Lutheran Lobby Day: Advocate for Justice in Nevada, Feb 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. We’ll also see you at various congregations as we visit and preach. We share photos from Bishop Hutterer’s visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary celebration of American Lutheran Church in Sun City.
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