Humans need touch
The power of touch can be comforting. It can heal. And it connects us in ways that computers and electronic
Table Grace
Our Thanksgiving tables may look different this year, but we can still give thanks for God’s goodness.
Our Thanksgiving tables may look different this year, but we can still give thanks for God’s goodness.
“As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.”
Our community of women called to discipleship in Jesus Christ is built on a foundation of friendship, faithfulness, and hope for our future together. But the global COVID-19 pandemic is starting to undermine that foundation. You can help firm up our foundation of faith and hope by joining Faithful Friends, our monthly giving program.
The power of touch can be comforting. It can heal. And it connects us in ways that computers and electronic
The daily practice of giving thanks to God for blessings received is at the heart of our lives as women of faith. Even the ordinary blessings of daily life call us to gratitude.
Life is different this year, so we’ll be making our Thankofferings differently. Our 2020-2021 Thankoffering service is available for you now with tips on how to conduct a virtual service. Download the service in English and Español from our Thankoffering page.
How do steadfast faith and hope lead to Thanksgiving?
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Giving Tuesday has nothing on the history of generosity among Lutheran women, says Audrey Novak Riley, director of stewardship. "The women of the church have been gathering and giving together since as far back as the 1800s, if not earlier." #givingtuesday womenoftheelca.org/blog/post/… pic.twitter.com/8TFP2EgPBp
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