LIFT: Living Into the Future Together
Renewing the Ecology of the ELCA Task Force
Living into the Future Together (LIFT) (external link) is a task force of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) (external link) commissioned by the ELCA Church Council to develop and recommend options for the future of the ELCA in light of its identity, changes in its environment and its call to God’s mission.
Understanding the path this church has journeyed on will serve as a platform to embrace new opportunities for God’s mission.
What is God calling this church to be and to do in the future?
What changes are in order to help us respond most faithfully? Continue reading…
2010 Synod Assembly Address from ELCA Bishop Mark Hanson
We are everyday evangelists – each of us. Congregations are re-rooting the church in their communities, listening and responding to the Spirit’s command to re-root the church. The video below shares some of these stories of everyday evangelists living out their faith in word and deed. Continue reading…
In an effort to get information that you may need in a timely accessible form, I have recorded some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) from our conference assemblies regarding rostering changes within the ELCA. They are not highly polished, but hopefully they will be of some help as you seek to be faithful. Bear in mind that the following video clips are not meant to be theological dissertations but rather pastoral reflections to assist you with processing difficult questions.
Bill Rindy
Serving as Bishop of the Eastern North Dakota Synod
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Bishop Rindy, Shar Gumke and EaND Synod voting members pray during the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly
The 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, this church’s highest legislative authority, has concluded. For summaries, photos, and vote results please visit www.elca.org/assembly (external link).
Highlights:
Please regularly visit our website for updates and additional communication pieces regarding the churchwide assembly.
How is God at work in this world through your hands?
How would you illustrate it through a 30- to 90-second video?
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is inviting members and the general public to submit their videos to a contest inspired by our tagline: “God’s work. Our hands.” Prizes include a $5,000 ministry grant for ELCA congregations or a $2,500 cash prize for individuals. Second prize in both categories is an HD flip video camera.
How to Participate:
- Shoot a short video on what “God’s Work. Our Hands” means to you
- Upload your video (external link) before July 15, 2009
- Tell your friends and family to view your video and rate it!
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