There were many exciting, new learnings/awakenings for me at the ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering. I felt privileged to be with people passionate in service for those in need through sustainability, healing, and justice.
The 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea
The year 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the first ecumenical Council of Nicaea, a pivotal moment in the history of Christianity. This ecumenical council, which gathered Christian leaders from across regions, cultures, and languages, was a defining event in the development of the Christian faith. At the council, these leaders worked to articulate the church’s core beliefs, codifying them into a creedal form for public affirmationof faith in Christian worship and education.
"World of the Bible"
God is our refuge and strength
Creating Accessible Spaces On a Budget
Message from your NWIM Synod Constitution Review Team
The ELCA Churchwide Assembly held July 28 – Aug 2, adopted a new Model Constitution for Congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Link: 2025 Model Constitution for Congregations
Important highlights from the Introduction paragraph of the updated constitution regarding expectations of each congregation and the review process.
Body of Christ
ELCA Statement on Supreme Court Ruling That Allows Racial Profiling in Immigration Enforcement
I am deeply troubled by incidents of racial profiling* that are happening across this country in the name of law enforcement and national security. Such inhumane treatment is being employed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in wanton immigration stops, targeting individuals based on race, ethnicity, language, occupation or location. In particular, I and many in this church lament the Supreme Court action of Sept. 8 in which the court granted a stay of a lower court's restraining order that had limited such enforcement practices in Los Angeles while judicial action is pending.
ELEA Features Advent Lutheran Child Center in Spotlight
Mission Possible 2025 – Lord of Life Lutheran Church – Kennewick, WA
Mission Possible is the annual servant learning opportunity of this congregation. It started in 2005 under the ministry of our retired Deacon Heidi Cryer. Mission Possible uses an accompaniment model of service, where we seek to learn from those in need, to be part of what is already being done, and to interact with agencies that provide direct services to the poor and vulnerable in our community. We recognize that joining together is the best way to address our community’s challenges.