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CONNECTED IN PRAYER: STATIONS OF THE CROSS
This is an opportunity to pray with the Lord and Journey with Refugees during Holy Week. The 'Way of the Cross' is a stations of the cross series allowing you to follow Jesus on his journey to the cross and the Resurrection, whilst praying for refugees around...
CONNECTEDNESS STORY: YEAR END GREETING FROM ELCA REGIONAL PLANNER & THE LUTHERAN DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
An Inspirational Year End Story By Yvonne Jones Lembo "In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its...
CONNECTED IN PRAYER: Watch Night December 31st
Watch Night is a jubilant African American service on New Year’s Eve. While New Year’s Day is a secular holiday, historic events have forever instilled sacred significance into the African American celebration of the New Year. On Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham...
CONNECTEDNESS STORY: Racial Justice Ministry
On November 21st our Delaware-Maryland Synod Council participated in Racial Justice training focused on understanding racism in ourselves, the country and the Lutheran Church; understanding our role as leaders in our Synod to help end racism; plus exploring resources...
CONNECTEDNESS STORY: Mar-Lu-Ridge Busy During This Pandemic
As this pandemic continues through the fall, Mar-Lu-Ridge, our outdoor camp and retreat center, has been surprisingly busy! Hear from Sarah Lefler, Executive Director about what has been going on! We continue to offer cabins for rental to families and have been full...
CONNECTED IN PRAYER: GOD’S PRESENCE IN LAMENT AND LOVE
This prayer practice comes from the Rev. Brenda Smith, ELCA Spiritual Renewal Team Leader. She believes too many of us are struggling with lament as a result of all that is happening in these times. As Dr. Phil says, one of Brenda’s mentors, “You have to name what...
CONNECTED IN PRAYER: RESILIENCY
Our ELCA has a treasure of faith practice resources and this month, we encourage folks to be CONNECTED IN PRAYER by exploring RESILIENCY. Resiliency includes others, hope, and meaning! That’s nothing new to God. Jesus lived it. The Holy Spirit provides all three on a...
CONNECTNESS STORY: Youth & Family Ministry in These Times
do This summer has our Delaware-Maryland Synod Youth and Family Ministry looking different in a number of ways. Deacon Julie Stecker, Assistant to the Bishop for Communications and Youth + Family Ministry is on a much deserved sabbatical, and we are delighted to have...
TELLING THE STORY OF PARTNER MINISTRY: LEAD – Living Every day As Disciples
Twenty-two congregations in six cohorts have participated in our synod’s LEAD Journey over the past several years. Through their learnings about adaptive leadership, which undergirds the whole LEAD Journey, many have been inspired to boldly experiment in ministry. The...
TELLING TO STORY OF PARTNER MINISTRIES: UNITED LUTHERAN SEMINARY
This is a wonderful letter from Rev. Dr. Angela Zimmann Interim President United Lutheran Seminary Gettysburg & Philadelphia, sharing the story of United Lutheran Seminaries ministry and work throughout 2019 and sharing a new initiative called United Partners....