Making Space for Connection: A Retreat Rooted in Community

Trinity Lutheran Church in Bangor partnered with community organizations to offer a spiritual formation retreat for women in recovery. Through prayer, art, and conversation, participants found space to rest and connect with God and one another.

Noticing the Bugs

At last week’s Playground Pop-up, the kids seemed interested in taking some time to play a card game and drinking some water instead of running around on the playground, so that is just what we…

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We Are One

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dingmans Ferry spent June living out the theme, “We Are One,” through a youth camping trip, leadership training, and Vacation Bible Camp. Together, youth, volunteers, and families grew in faith while serving and building community.

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The Goodness of God in Community

A simple trip to Niagara Falls became something much more: a journey marked by unexpected hospitality, breathtaking moments in creation, shared worship, and friendships that grew across generations and congregations.

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When a Conversation Becomes Ministry

What happens when congregations listen, respond, and work together? Discover how one conversation between two pastors inspired a synod-wide effort that provided more than 1,300 suitcases for children entering foster care while introducing many congregations to the ministry of InsideOut.