I Wonder…
In her May column in Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has been thinking about the story of the fiery serpents sent among the people of Israel in the wilderness. Read her column here.
Happy Easter – Christ is Risen
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Falling and Not Afraid
In her April column in Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton says “Our living and dying are great mysteries”. Read her column here.
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A culture of call
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.
The Good Samaritan
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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“It’s not what we do” – Eaton
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
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
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?
Quarterly and year-end statements
Every church should be doing quarterly statements and year-end statements. These statements help individuals and organizations to know whether they are on track in their giving for the year or whether they are ahead or behind. They also serve a vital role as a check for accuracy.
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What does a bishop do, anyway?
Okay, so what does a bishop do anyway? Or for that matter, what does a synod do? I’ve noticed that several of my colleagues regularly post their weekly schedule on Facebook or in a newsletter. I won’t bore you each week with that just yet, but it might be helpful for you to have this
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