Worship Behind Prison Walls
Today’s post is from Ben Blobaum, Program Director at the Inside Out Network in Chicago, IL. Prisons are places where profound spiritual growth is occurring. In fact, many men and women in prison are thriving spiritually, their faith...
Blessing of the Animals
Today’s post is from John Michael Longworth, OEF, Pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran in Rutland, VT. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is nestled in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains in the small city of Rutland. Just downhill from ski...
Young Creatives
Today’s post is from Mike Woods, pastor at Prince of Peace in La Crescent, MN. This summer we took out a couple of pews in the back of church, long wooden benches that are designed for fifty minute sitting...
Funerals: Body or Soul?
Today’s post from Craig Mueller, pastor at Holy Trinity in Chicago, IL. With cremation growing more common, so are memorial services. For many people today, having a body present for a funeral is considered unnecessary. Families may want...
Singing in Community: a New Paperless Resource
Today’s post is from Paul Vasile, Executive Director of Music that Makes Community. For over ten years Music That Makes Community has hosted workshops around the United States and Canada inviting participants to experience the power of paperless singing....
An Introduction from Jennifer Baker-Trinity, Program Director for Resource Development
Greetings! My name is Jennifer Baker-Trinity. As a Deacon in the ELCA and the new Program Director for Resource Development here in the ELCA/Augsburg Fortress, I am excited to share with you a bit about this shared position and...