In the foothills of Western North Carolina, Centro Latino provides a Christian response to the needs of Latino members of the Catawba County community and seeks to bridge the cultural gap between Spanish and non-Spanish speaking members of our community.
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Every church receives income on a regular basis and it is very important how you handle that income. There are some things you can do make sure you track everything correctly.
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The ALMS HOUSE (Associated Local Ministries in Service Helping Others in Unfortunate Situations and Experiences) in Hope Mills was begun by a small group of pastors in 1984 as a non-profit ecumenical organization. The initial focus was to assist families with food, clothing and utility bills.
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A Culture of Call As I write from the ELCA Conference of Bishops in Chicago this first week in March, there are many blessings to celebrate, yet many obvious and pressing challenges facing this church.
In her March column in Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reminds us of the parable of the good Samaritan. Read her column here.
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In her February column in Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton answers those that question what they could do to save themselves, and wonder if it is indeed in their power to save themselves. Read her column.
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Lenten message from the bishop Editor’s note: Though Lent doesn’t begin until March 1, Bishop Tim wrote this in time for congregations to include it in their March newsletters or Lenten bulletins. “Lent” actually comes from an old Anglo-Saxon word “Lencten,” which we would translate “lengthen,” referring to the lengthening of days or springtime.
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Prophetic voices If your measuring stick is the number of phone calls to the bishop’s office in the NC Synod to register complaints about their pastor, the first week in February is the winner thus far in my 18-month tenure. The reason?
Don’t miss this year’s Bold Like Jesus event: ‘Cross’ing Borders. Jesus dined with prostitutes, touched lepers, and included women. In doing so, he was highly offensive, intentionally inclusive, and radically bold. He broke down barriers, built bridges and blessed the outcast. As Jesus says, “Follow me,” what barriers can you break down? How can you be bold
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Holy Cross Lutheran in Mocksville had a plan to lift up a holy day of the church (Holy Cross Day, Sept. 14) and, at the same, make their congregation known to their community. This plan materialized with a grant from the MP/VC Funds and the publicity began. Signs were posted around town, ads were published in
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