Our Savior Lutheran Church, Alamogordo, NM

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.
-Ephesians 4:31-32

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28).

Rocky Mountain Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

From Bishop Jim Gonia: I encourage all Rocky Mountain Synod congregations and rostered ministers to become familiar with this resolution, approved by our 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, and to join me in condemning white supremacy and racist rhetoric wherever it is found.

Christ's Church, Better Together!

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Sept. 21 is the International Day of Peace. 🕊️ For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. 🌏

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Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

What are the two concepts that Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton feels Lutherans "just don't get?" Find out in this week's message!

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Do your part - wear a mask, wash your hands, and love your neighbor.

Rocky Mountain Synod | God's work. Our hands.

rmselca.org Registration is now open for our digital 2020 Theological Conference. We continue our work of anti-racism and dismantling white supremacy, to become more fully God's beloved community.

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When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.
~Isaiah 43:2

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Today, we commemorate Mary, the Mother of Our Lord.

Almighty God, in choosing the virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son, you made known your gracious regard for the poor, the lowly, and the despised. Grant us grace to receive your word in humility, and so to be made one with your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning, born of the one light Eden saw play! Praise with elation, praise ev’ry morning, God’s re-creation of the new day! (ELW 556)

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We pray AND we act. 16th century counsel from Martin Luther’s “Whether One May Flee From A Deadly Plague.”

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

“Last week, we lost a hero,” writes Jim Winkler of the National Council of Churches. “The son of sharecroppers, a Civil Rights icon, and a moral compass for America, John Lewis encouraged a whole new generation of us to get into ‘good trouble.’ This Thursday, July 30, Lewis will be laid to rest. During the funeral, in partnership with the Lewis family and office, houses of worship across the country will ring their bells at 11 a.m. [Eastern Time] for 80 seconds, one second for each year of Lewis's life.”

Find more info at: bellsforjohnlewis.com.

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Love one another as I have loved you.
~John 15:12

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Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.
~Romans 8:26

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Faithful God, most merciful judge, you care for your children with firmness and compassion. By your Spirit nurture us who live in your kingdom, that we may be rooted in the way of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
~Bread for the Day

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To be your presence is our mission blest, to speak for all the broken and oppressed, to be your voice of hope, your love expressed, alleluia! (ELW, 546)

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

O God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (ELW, p. 317)

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Explore the nature of faith-based advocacy, the issues to which we can speak, and the ways we can make our voices heard. Rostered ministers, Lutherans, Episcopalians and friends are welcome to the free webinar and will leave with tools and inspiration to make a difference.

Register below!
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_43Iieod2TfSfA-CUDYa-sQ

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Be like Martin Luther - wear a mask.

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ReconcilingWorks

Creator God, we marvel in awe of the expansiveness of your creation. Your margins of diversity are boundless, and for that, we thank you. Each of our beloved LGBTQIA+, brown, and black siblings are beautifully and wonderfully made, all in Your image. Teach us to love people, just as they are, and embrace their identity fully, as you have embraced us.
In your mercy. Hear our prayer.

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A message on Juneteenth from ELCA Director for Racial Justice Ministries, Judith Roberts.

ELCA Advocacy

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service

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Day 19 of 30: Purple Robe Song Series Part II - Lift Every Voice and Sing

The Purple Robe Song Series is my version of the 30 Day Song Challenge made during the Corona Virus Quarantine. Each day has a themed category. Today's Categ...

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Beyond statements and prayers, we are called to also act and respond to injustices. We invite you to sign the pledge, “I commit to study, prayer and action to become an anti-racist individual in an anti-racist church,” and share your participation on social media using #ELCA4justice.

Screenshot our template in our Story to create your own pledge!
Click here to sign the pledge: https://elca.org/racialjusticepledge

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"Between 20% to 25% of LGBTQ people will experience hate crimes in their lifetimes. Other studies show that 50% of transgender people will experience sexual violence at some point during their lives ("Gender-Based Violence" Study Guide for Leaders).

Lord, lead and guide us as we continue to work towards a world without rape and violence.

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