Stories of Ministry

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The Lutheran Church Is Thriving!

Oct 16, 2023 |
The Holy Spirit still has work for us to do.

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A Rather Unique Agreement

Sep 18, 2023 |
Every church member agreed!

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Witnessing Love in Neighbors

Sep 18, 2023 |
It was so humbling to get to love on these folks who have been hurt by the church.

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Open to God’s Calling

Aug 21, 2023 |
There are times when I don’t feel equipped to do this work, but I remain open to God’s calling, listening to His voice and praying for direction in everything.

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Being the Church in the Borderlands

Jul 13, 2023 |
The Rocky Mountain Synod made a deliberate choice to gather around something more—to humanize and complicate the issue.

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The eHarmony of Prison Reentry

Jul 13, 2023 |
What started as a prison ministry from an ELCA congregation in Chicago will soon be operating in 3 states, with 6,400 returning citizens...

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3000 Dresses

Jul 3, 2023 |
Hazel uses the gift of sewing that God had given her in God's call to her as a disciple.

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Core Values in a Congregation

Jun 27, 2023 |
Their purpose statement drives the way that they are in relationship with each other and the way that Christ is proclaimed.

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Someone Was on the Other End

May 15, 2023 |
I remember Bishop Tim noting that 'synod' literally means ‘doing life together,’ and boy did that prove true!

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Fresh Change at St. Mark’s

May 15, 2023 |
A fresh change...makes you feel capable of meeting whatever the day will bring.

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Holy Trinity Dedicates New Space

May 15, 2023 |
All can safely enter the church using ADA entryways—four of them!

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Cedar Grove Offers Holy Week Live

May 1, 2023 |
These drive-through stories of Jesus are a ministry to the community—free and open to all.

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A Better Sense of the Larger Church

Apr 16, 2023 |
Once you are able to balance your own self...you will find your relationship building with God.

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Hearts Were Changed

Apr 16, 2023 |
The goal was to come together with our neighbors and say 'I see you, I appreciate you;' we did that in a big way.

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Community in the Truest Sense

Apr 16, 2023 |
The greatest element was the conversations that took place between the youth and their neighbors in Knoxville.

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