We’re Hiring: Ministry Support Coordinator

Download Job Description as PDF Application Deadline: January 20 POSITION: Ministry Support Coordinator OVERALL GOALS:To share the Good News of Jesus Christ through the Synod’s values of “Love. Heal. Engage.” and strategic lanes of “Growing Young, Gaining Strength, and Going Beyond Death to Life.”Strategic Lane for this position: GAINING STRENGTH Strengthen synodical ministries by providing…

Healing through Truth

Healing through Truth Vance Blackfox’s Address on Indigenous Histories and ELCA’s Efforts Submitted by Pastor Samantha Drennan, co-convenor of Racial Justice Team On November 20 at Muhlenberg College, the Red Door Roots speaker series at Muhlenberg College featured Vance Blackfox, Indigenous Theologian.  He began his presentation by thanking his ancestors – the ones he knows, and…

On the Way: Bridging Generations

It was this past Friday night, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee – my hometown, my birthplace, the day after my birthday. Seated at a long table in a Mexican restaurant, my father’s favorite. He sits on the other side, across from me and my son Beau. We put Dad in the middle because he doesn’t hear…

Embracing the Call

“It’s important to keep uplifting the call,” said Pastor Susan Fox. “I enjoy and appreciate reading the Word and lessons, interpreting them for today and everyday life,” she continued. As many heads nodded in agreement, you could see and feel how each minister connected with her statement.

On the Way: A Call to Service

Dear Friends in Christ – This was our first Sunday after Tuesday’s elections. I was invited to preach at worship for Maidencreek Church in Blandon, PA, alongside Pastor Bruce Schoup. This was the birthday and festival day commemorating Martin Luther, who founded our Lutheran movement in 1517. I used the Lectionary reading for this Sunday…