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Reviving hope in Memphis

  by Rev. Antoinette Robinson, Peace Lutheran Church, Memphis Peace Lutheran Church, Memphis, formed Trinity Ministries in partnership with two other local churches to serve the Great Commission of God: To go out serve the Lord in the community, taking...

Reclaiming faith with LGBTQIA+ community in Los Angeles

  ADORE LA is seeking new and creative ways to do church in the city of Los Angeles. This LGBTQIA+ faith community outside of Hollywood is passionately living out their mission: “Gather as we are. Reclaim faith for everyone, anywhere.”...

Communing with Christ in the strawberry field

  The faith community of Iglesia Luterana Santa Cruz communes with Christ in a strawberry field of Santa Maria, Calif. It’s but one expression of a ministry of hospitality and hope with working-poor immigrants. Founded in 2002, this new-start community...

CV Training Event Travel and Logistics – San Diego – February 2020

Congregational Vitality Training Event — San Diego Travel & Logistics for Training Event & Pre-Events: February 17-21, 2020 TRAINING EVENT LOCATION Town and Country Hotel, San Diego | 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108 | www.towncountry.com TIMING OF...

Finding family again

  As a high school student in Tacoma, a young man was at odds with his mom, and he no longer felt welcome to live at home. He found support at Peace Lutheran Church and through the church’s tutoring program,...

Timing and Tracks for San Diego CV Training Event

Congregational Vitality Training Event Week & Border Experience San Diego, California, February 17-21, 2020 UPDATED DECEMBER 4, 2019 SAVE THESE DATES: February 17: Travel Day & REDIL/Latinx Leaders Meeting February 18: Worship at United States  ̶  Mexico Border February 19-21:...