Christian Nationalism is a threat to the gospel and to American democracy. Share if you are a Christian against #ChristianNationalism.
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We reaffirm this church's commitment condemn white supremacy and racist rhetoric, as was resolved by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Read the full resolution: download.elca.org/ELCA%20Res…
Do your part - wear a mask, wash your hands, and love your neighbor.
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"Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Dreasjon (Sean) Reed, and George Floyd were our neighbors," writes the ELCA Conference of Bishops in a statement reaffirming the ELCA's commitment to combat racism and white supremacy.
#BlackLivesMatter#EndWhiteSupremacyelca.org/News-and-Events/803…
Today is the 50th anniversary of the Lutheran Church in America's vote in favor of the ordination of women! Can you see your pastor's name (or your name) in this mural?
Make sure you thank them today!
Thank them on Twitter using the hashtag #Thankyoupastor!
Today we observe #Juneteenth, the day which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On Jan. 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation but slavery continued in Texas until June 19, 1865, the day after the Union Army invaded.
#ELCA4Justice
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The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton was re-elected presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Aug. 5 at the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly with 81.19% of the vote on the first ballot. #ELCAcwa
Merciful God, we pray for our siblings in Christ affected by the fire at #NotreDame, for rescue workers, and for all who mourn. Strengthen them in body and spirit. Refresh them when weary; console them when anxious; comfort them in grief. Have mercy, O God. Amen.
Today is #AshWednesday.
The sign of ashes suggests our human mortality and frailty. However, what seems like an ending is really an invitation to make each day a new beginning, in which we are washed in God’s mercy and forgiveness.
This year at #ELCAcwa we recognize and celebrate:
- the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women
- the 40th anniversary of ordaining the first woman of color
- the 10th anniversary of the ordination of LGBTQIA+ individuals
Around 750 Lutherans, including voting members of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly, gathered for a prayer vigil in support of migrant children & families. They walked from the Wisconsin Center to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. #ELCAcwa
More photos: bit.ly/2TfYpHr
The Rev. Maria de Jesús is 104 years old, and she joined her fellow clergywomen in a processional as the ELCA launched its celebration for the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women. #ELCAcwa
On this day in 1945, Lutheran pastor, theologian and anti-Nazi dissident Dietrich Bonhoeffer was martyred at the hands of his Nazi captors for his involvement in a conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler and overthrow the Third Reich. He was 39 years old.
ALT Graphic depicts a black-and-white picture of a Dietrich Bonhoeffer. His hair is parted to the left and he is in glasses and a tie. To the left, white text against a plain black background reads, ""If I experience freedom from oppression but my brothers and sisters in Christ or my neighbors do not, my freedom is but a mirage." -Dietrich Bonhoeffer 1906-1945"
Eternal God, we pray for our Jewish siblings at Chabad of Poway synagogue following the deadly shooting today – the last day of Passover. We mourn the loss of life, we deplore this senseless violence, and we grieve with those wounded and traumatized. Make us instruments of peace.
Yesterday was a momentous day for our faith! The Rev. Sally Azar, a Palestinian, became the Holy Land's first female pastor! Congratulations to Pastor Azar, and God bless your ministry! 🙏
[Photo thanks to Albin Hillert/@lutheranworld]
ALT 22 January 2023, Jerusalem, Palestine: Rev. Sally Azar, ordained minutes earlier as pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, exits the church in procession together with her Bishop Sani Ibrahim "Barhoum" Azar. On Sunday 22 January, hundreds of people, including international guests from around the world, gathered at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in the Jerusalem Old City to celebrate the ordination of Sally Azar, as the first Palestinian woman to become ordained for service in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
We’ve got #Lutherans in the building for the State of the Union Address tonight! Deanna Branch and her children Aidan and Jaidyn, from Hephatha Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, have been invited by @VP@KamalaHarris.
#StateOfTheUnionAddress#sotu2023
ALT Vice President Kamala Harris greets Deanna Branch and her family Friday, January 27, 2023, in the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House.
@VP @KamalaHarris (Official White House Photo/ Lawrence Jackson)
The whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” (Luke 19:37-38) #PalmSunday
What does it mean to be a Christian against Christian nationalism? Over the next several weeks we will share posts explaining how you can support the full participation of all in our religiously diverse society. (1/3) #ChristiansAgainstChristianNationalism#ChristianNationalism
Today is Reformation Day, where we commemorate Martin Luther’s posting of his 95 Theses, which began the Protestant Reformation. We pray that God will guide our church in ongoing reformation, continually awakening, affirming and strengthening the faith of all people in Christ.
Happy Easter!
Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed!
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“As Christians, and particularly as Lutherans, we deplore and reject this bigotry. ... As people of faith, we are bound together not only in our mourning, but also in our response." -@ELCABishopEaton's statement on the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting elca.org/News-and-Events/795…
“You have the sacraments. You have the call. You have the Holy Spirit. You have one another. You have a God who knows the way out of the grave. You have everything you need.” — @rachelheldevans, to pastors & deacons
We grieve her loss & give thanks for her witness. #BecauseOfRHE
As Lutherans we believe that science and religion come from the same source and that source is God. Receiving the COVID-19 #vaccine does not mean we are being less than faithful by trusting science rather than God. @ELCABishopEatonpiped.video/watch?v=pYPXhHye…
Eternal God, amid all of the turmoil and changes of the world your love is steadfast and your strength never fails. In this time of danger and trouble, be to us a sure guardian and rock of defense. Guide the leaders of our nation with your wisdom, comfort those in distress,
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Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Join us as we honor and celebrate the culture, diversity, resilience and spirituality of Indigenous peoples. #IndigenousPeoplesDay#IPD
Rejoice with us as we celebrate today's Supreme Court decision that recognizes and reaffirms the American identity and the deep contributions that #DACA recipients are making and will make to our nation.
#SCOTUS#ELCAelca.org/News-and-Events/804…
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Responding to events at the U.S. Capitol today, @ELCA Presiding Bishop Eaton reminds us that “this is not a protest. This is not only breaking the law but it is a threat to our democracy.” We pray for peace and safety for all who are in harms way.
ELCA Presiding Bishop Eaton responds to events at the U.S. Capitol
We are excited to announce that @ELCAWorldHunger just received a $100,000 grant from @RickSteves’ Europe! This investment will support our work in the developing world, as small family farms adopt more sustainable practices.
Find out more: ricksteves.com/climate
Today is Ash Wednesday.
The sign of ashes suggests our human mortality and frailty. What seems like an ending is really an invitation to make each day a new beginning in which we are washed in God’s mercy and forgiveness.
#AshWednesday#Lent
Congratulations to the 6 newly-elected bishops of the #ELCA! May God bless & sustain these leaders.
[Laurie Skow-Anderson, @nwswi; Idalia Negron, @elcalcs; Viviane Thomas-Breitfield, @SCSWELCA; Sue Briner, @SWTSynod; Deborah Hutterer, @GCSynod ; Patricia Davenport, @sepasynod]
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at the 1961 Luther League Convention of The American Lutheran Church. He spoke of "agape" — God-like love in face of rejection — and asked the youth to be "proudly maladjusted" toward a society which permits injustice.
Protect yourself and your neighbors – wear a mask, practice physical distancing and wash your hands. We all share the responsibility for creating a healthy society, as Martin Luther reminds us in his 1527 essay “Whether One May Flee From a Deadly Plague.”
On this day in 1945, a Lutheran pastor, theologian and anti-Nazi dissident, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, was martyred at the hands of his Nazi captors. He was 39 years old.
Dr. Megan Rohrer (they/he) was elected as the first openly transgender bishop in the ELCA. They will serve as bishop of the Sierra Pacific synod.
@mmrohrer@NPRnpr.org/2021/05/09/995271758…
On this day in 1945, a Lutheran pastor, theologian and anti-Nazi dissident, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, was martyred at the hands of his Nazi captors. He was 39 years old.
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10:27)
We are so proud of Pastor Noah Helper! ❤ We can’t wait to watch this season of @QueerEye featuring Pastor Noah of Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Atonement in Philadelphia, Pa. 🏳️🌈
#QueerEye#Pride
SEASON 5 x FAB 5 = 10 New Episodes. Our biggest season yet! 💖 Get ready to paint the town red, white, and QUEER. Our all new season in Philly, premieres June 5. #QE5 💫
The full humanity and dignity of our trans siblings is not being recognized in harmful anti-LGBTQ legislation. When thousands of Christian voices call out for common decency and human dignity it overshadows those who wish to erase a population. blogs.elca.org/advocacy/show…
Today, as family and friends gather across the nation, it is important for us to remember that for many people this is a day of mourning. As you give thanks for the blessings in your life, take some time to better understand the truths about this holiday.
Now as evening falls around us, we shall rise our songs to you. God of daybreak, God of shadows, come and light our hearts anew.
~ELW 561 (and Holden Evening Prayer)
As Lutherans, we're called to welcome the stranger (Matt. 25:35) and love immigrants as ourselves (Lev. 19:33-34). Urge your reps to vote against taking away protections for immigrant children & families.
Script: bit.ly/2MFSM1V#freedtolove#FamiliesBelongTogether
"Christian Nationalism is a perversion of the gospel and a threat to our democracy. It’s precisely because I love my country that I warn against it." Read @ELCABishopEaton's full column for @LivingLutheran below.
livinglutheran.org/2023/06/w…
Today is Ash Wednesday.
The sign of ashes suggests our human mortality and frailty. However, what seems like an ending is really an invitation to make each day a new beginning, in which we are washed in God’s mercy and forgiveness.
“The church that preaches the gospel in all its fullness, except as it applies to the great social ills of the day, is failing to preach the gospel.” - Martin Luther #ELCAcwa
Today is All Saints Day. We remember those who have gone before us in the faith. For whom do you give thanks? We invite you to name them in the comments in thanksgiving for their witness.
In 2019 the #ELCA signed on to the Christians Against #ChristianNationalism statement condemning Christian Nationalism as a distortion of the gospel of Jesus and a threat to American democracy.
“It is incredibly important that, at a time when our society needs to see women of color reach the highest levels of leadership, that it’s the church where this is happening.” sojo.net/articles/historic-v…
Today is the first Sunday of Advent. As we light the first candle on this wreath, wake us from our sleep, wrap us in your light, empower us to live honorably, and guide us along your path of peace. (Bread for the Day, p. 366)
Tonight at sundown, our Muslim neighbors enter into Ramadan, the holiest month of the year for Muslims. We wish all of our Muslim neighbors a generous and blessed Ramadan.
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Today marks 47 years since the first American Lutheran woman was ordained. The Rev. Elizabeth Platz, was ordained Nov. 22, 1970, by the Lutheran Church in America. One month later, the Rev. Barbara Andrews was ordained by the American Lutheran Church. Thanks be to God! #ELCA
Today our nation observes the federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Many of us will mark the day by participating in community service events inspired by Dr. King’s call to actively love and care for our neighbors.
White supremacy is racism and we condemn it.
#ELCAcwa votes to condemn white supremacy with more than 99% support. Read Motion B: Resolution on the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to Condemn White Supremacy on p. 2: s3.amazonaws.com/media.guide…
As we gather and celebrate with family, we must remember that this is a day of mourning for many people. As you give thanks for the blessings in your life, confront the truths of this holiday, acknowledge whose land you are gathering on and pray for Indigenous peoples.
Imran Siddiqui has been elected Vice President of the #ELCA! Siddiqui was elected on the fifth ballot with 550 votes and will serve a six-year term. #ELCAcwa
"Science and religion come from the same source, and we believe that that source is God. ... Go, get vaccinated." -@ELCABishopEaton
We encourage you to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza as an act of love for your neighbor. #TrustTheScience#GetVaccinated
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To the left of the text, there is a clip-art outline of a syringe with a blue bar inside. In the bottom right corner, there is a white bottle with a white cross inside a red circle. In the bottom left corner there are two bandaids. In the top right corner there is a blue clipboard with a white sheet on the top, which has a blue cross. In the top left corner the ELCA brandmark in white is against a dark blue semicircle.
Dear God, we thank you for those who guard, guide & serve our nation. Thank you for those who gave the last full measure of devotion by sacrificing their lives to secure & safeguard our liberties. Bless their memory. May we know peace & justice in our time, in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Text reads, "For a child has been born for us, and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6"