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Living Lutheran: ‘Uplifting Christmas gifts’
Living Lutheran invited its readers and writers to submit stories of gifts
they’ve received that illuminated the true meaning of Christmas. The
thoughtful responses remind us of God’s ultimate gift in Jesus, a child born
for us. Read the compilation of personal reflections and discuss the article
with a corresponding study guide.
Last-minute giving with ELCA Good Gifts
Still shopping for the perfect gift? With ELCA Good Gifts, you
can choose from more than 50 life-changing charitable gifts –
such as a pair of goats, school fees or a water well – and give a
gift the world needs.
Each gift can be given in honor of a friend or loved one and goes
on to create transformative change in the lives of people in need.
You can even announce your gift with a free, custom card. Order
now.
The Lutheran World Federation shares
global Advent music
During this Advent season, member churches of the
Lutheran World Federation are sharing hymns from their
congregations to show how Lutherans around the world
prepare for Christ’s coming into this world. A new video will
be released each day until Christmas. This music
celebrates the diversity of the Lutheran communion and
our unity in Christ Jesus. View the video library.
WATCH THIS
A Christmas message from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
Requests for proposals due
YOUNG ADULTS IN GLOBAL MISSION
Applications close
ELCA CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY
Milwaukee, Wis.
“GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS.” SUNDAY
Save the date
FEATURED RESOURCES
Invitations for Christmas
Welcome your neighbors with
customizable graphics, posters,
door hangers and more, available
in English and Spanish.
Advent wreath FAQ
Learn more about Advent wreaths
and how they’re used in worship
services with this FAQ resource
from ELCA Worship.
ELCA YouTube Channel
View the ELCA’s video library on
YouTube for stories of ministry and
resources for education.
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BULLETIN BLURBS
These snippets are available for you to copy and paste into your bulletins.
Living Lutheran reader call
For an upcoming article in Living Lutheran, we want to know: What draws you into God daily? Where do you see
glimmers of God’s presence in ordinary moments? By Jan. 7, send your 300-word reflection to
[email protected], subject line: God.
Mission Builders opportunity
Mission Builders will be helping build one of the first structures for an ELCA Latino congregation in about 10
years—Cristo Rey Lutheran Church in Columbia, S.C. The structure will be approximately 5,000 square feet and
will serve one of the fastest-growing congregations in the state. Construction activities start Jan. 15 and work is
expected to continue into spring. With interest or questions, email Bill Graves, director of Mission Builders, at
Save the date: ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving
This Lent, you are once again invited to join fellow Lutherans to study, reflect and give during ELCA World
Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving. Journey into Lent as we explore the connections between our faith and our
shared ministry to end hunger and poverty. Discover new ways to engage your congregation in the long-
standing traditions and practices of Lent this year with:
A devotional calendar with ideas for how to engage in the Lenten disciplines of self-examination
and repentance, prayer and fasting, sacrificial giving and works of love.
A weekly study with information about how your gifts to ELCA World Hunger are at work in the
world.
Additional resources, including an inspirational weekly email series and coin jar wrappers to invite
children and families into the practice of giving to programs to end hunger and poverty.
A resource packet with more information and resources will be mailed to you in January, so be sure to
watch your mailboxes!
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