Happening Now: News Around the Synod, June 17, 2021

Presentation from Assembly by Pr. Mike Ward

We are sharing the presentation with the entire Synod from Pr. Mike Ward. This is the first of two parts. The power point can be found here.

The video of assembly can be found here. Pr. Ward’s presentation starts an hour and 23 minutes into the video.

A Message from Outside the Box

From Decision Making to Discernment

Thanks to Pr. Steve Kimm for sharing this article with the team.

Camp Noah Video

Watch this exciting update that was shared at assembly. It can be viewed here.

Check out the Thrive! e-blast from Tuesday!

We are very close to our goal of 30 churches for the Thrive! Challenge to receive the anonymous 10k challenge gift. Deadline is extended to June 30. Sign up now!

Lutheran World Federation elects new General Secretary

The Lutheran World Federation elected the Rev. Anne Burghardt as the new General Secretary. The article can be found here. 

Prayers

Those affected by tropical storms and drought.

Our companion synods in Brazil and Tanzania as they deal with Covid-19.