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2025 Churchwide Assembly

Jun 26, 2025 | News
The 2025 Churchwide Assembly, the primary decision-making body of the ELCA, will be held July 28–Aug. 2, in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Wonder, Wrestle, and Worship with Hebrews This Summer

Jun 18, 2025 | News
Heartfelt Hebrews, a synod-wide Scripture adventure, begins on Sunday, July 6. Learn more and plan to participate!

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A Grateful Farewell

June, 2025

Several people, in acknowledging my retirement, have said things like, “Good for you! You couldn’t pay me enough money to take that job!” It’s true what former Bishop Bolick still says, “90% of this calling…

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Recent Stories of Ministry

God with Us

Jul 14, 2025 |
Comfort is a community of open, loving members eager to collaborate.

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First, Greensboro, Centenarian Couple Celebrates 79 Years

Jun 30, 2025 |
Their secret to a long marriage? They credit a strong faith in God, a love of people, and the understanding that people will sometimes disagree.

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Emmaus Welcomed as Newest Congregation

Jun 16, 2025 |
Soaking in the stories of God from Scripture propelled Emmaus to join God’s mission in their own community.

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