ELCA presiding bishop’s pastoral message on situation in Gaza
Like so many here in our country and around the world, I am appalled and saddened by yesterday’s escalation of Israeli military action against protestors in Gaza. Many reports indicate that at least 60 Palestinians, including six children, have died … read full post
Hurricanes Irma and Maria Relief
The situation: Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria are among the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, leaving widespread damage across Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other locations in the … read full post
ELCA Bishop Statement on DACA
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a statement in response to today’s announcement on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Read the statement: http://elca.org/News-and-Events/7898 Download the statement: http://bit.ly/2eBFJyx … read full post
Hurricane Harvey Relief
The situation: Please stand by our neighbors as we begin the long road to recovering from Hurricane Harvey, one of the most catastrophic storms to hit the country in more than a decade. Our response: Lutheran Disaster Response’s affiliate is … read full post
Prayer for Graduates
Prayer for Graduates May God who began this good work in you carry it through to completion, enabling you to use your talents to the fullest. May God give you the grace to make wise choices and to be faithful … read full post
ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral message on Syria
The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has issued a pastoral message on Syria. Eaton’s message follows. Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Like many of you, I have been deeply troubled … read full post
Where can you recycle locally?
Do you ever wonder “where can I recycle this locally?” Well there’s a free app for that. Go to: http://earth911.com/irecycle/ for details. … read full post
ELCA presiding bishop addresses President Trump’s refugee executive order
The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has issued a pastoral message addressing President Trump’s executive order to restrict entry by refugees and visitors into the United States from seven predominately Muslim … read full post
All Activities Canceled Tonight – 12/14/16
Due to weather, all evening activities at Faith Lutheran Church, Okemos, MI are cancelled. This includes all youth, music and all other related activities. … read full post