Begin 2027 with time to rest, connect, and grow in ministry. Leading Well meets January 5–8 at Scottsdale’s Franciscan Renewal Center to explore “The Patient Way of Jesus,” with practical sessions, ...

Compassionate listening can help move survivors of sexual violence from isolation toward belonging. In Café , the Rev. Sara Olson-Smith reflects on truth-telling, the courage of survivors, and our ...

How can Christians help end rape culture? Writing in Café , Women of the ELCA’s online magazine, Dr. Jennifer Hockenbery calls us to name sexual violence as sin, challenge language that normalizes ...

Worship, learning and a little friendly trivia brought 86 ministry leaders and staff together for the October 12–14 Bishop’s Fall Gathering in Scottsdale. Grounded in Rooted in God’s Story, our time ...

Make plans to join us for one of the Grand Canyon Synod Gatherings this January and March. These gatherings will offer time to connect with others from nearby congregations, share conversation, and ...

Hear Palestinian Christians tell their own stories in Stolen Stories , a five-part educational video series from ELCA Sumud. Pastors, bishops and scholars explore Palestinian history from before 1948 ...

LEAN’s newsletter shares Nevada and Utah voter guides, ballot-question resources, and practical help with early and mail voting. Nevada early voting runs October 17–30; Election Day is November 3.

November 19 at 10 a.m. for Navigating Political Conversations , and December 10 at 6:30 p.m. for Advent renewal for children’s, youth, and young adult leaders . Register separately through each event ...

What does “bound conscience” mean, and why does it matter to the ELCA’s reconsideration of its sexuality statement? In this ...

October 12–13 flooding displaced Rock Point residents on the Navajo Nation. Navajo Lutheran Mission/House of Prayer’s buildings are safe, and staff are providing food, water, clothing, and other ...

October 23 is the deadline for Arizona mail-ballot requests and Utah voter registration. Arizona voters should mail completed ballots by October 27 ; Nevada early voting and Navajo Nation in-person ...

The Rev. Carol Devine connects voting with care for neighbors, creation, and future generations. Her reflection offers practical steps to check registration, research candidates and ballot measures, ...