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Lutheran Disaster Response

Update: Hurricane Irma and Maria

 Be a part of the response: Pray Join us in prayer and partnership, and to help spread the word in your congregation. You can find additional resources for worship here. Give We invite you to stand by all of our...

A Letter From the African Descent Desk on the Recent Hurricanes

This has been a devastating season of hurricanes for our neighbors throughout the Caribbean and the U.S. South. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have already left a path of destruction, and at the time of this writing, Hurricane Maria has made...

Hurricane Response

“Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God.” – Isaiah 41:10 Dear friends, Hurricane Irma is one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic. The Category 5 storm hit...

International Literacy Day

Deliverance belongs to the Lord; may your blessing be on your people! – Psalm 3:8 (NRSV) Today, September 8th is International Literacy Day. It is the 50th anniversary of this day that celebrates the work of individuals, organizations, and governments in their...

Season of Creation – Love

Season of Creation – Love By: Ruth Ivory-Moore On Sunday, August 20th I sat in my church service.  The speaker was a young adult with a powerful, gripping voice.  He started the sermon listing the things that he was wary...

Remembering Katrina in the Face of Harvey

Remembering Katrina in the Face of Harvey by: Rev. Michael Stadie For most people, the last week of August means back to school or looking forward to the Labor Day weekend. But for many others, this is a time of...