At the ‘State of the Church’ presentations, the rise of Christian Nationalism in America was front and center. Bishop McKenzie and others spoke with power and hope, clearly pointing to the sovereignty of God in all things. But the Word of God came from a different source!

After meeting the Rev. Leticia Alanis, pastor of Unidad y Fe Lutheran Mission in the Queens borough of New York City, I was in awe of her experiences, her challenges, her love for others and her profound mission of building community.

Considering the new Trump Administration directives limiting congregational rights to offer sanctuary for our immigrant neighbors, and our position as a faith community rooted in biblical admonitions to accompany the stranger, we highly encourage you to participate in a Region 1 online forum discussing protections for churches, organizations and individuals and how we might know our rights and/or rise up to be sanctuaries for our most vulnerable.

Feb 12, 2025 06:30 PM in PT /7:30 PM MT

To be honest, I hesitated to write this. I hate giving any airtime to fake news, but the misinformation I’ve seen touted about the Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church (CRLC) is so bizarre, it requires address. People have asked me, “Where can I go to find the truth?” This article will hopefully answer that question.