Monthly Archives: March 2012

Bishop Michael Rinehart Kinsmen, Houston has been looking at theories of atonement for their Lenten series. I recently visited Kinsmen to talk about Abelard’s theory. Kinsmen is a congregation in Northwest Houston, situated off FM 1960 in the Champion Forest … Continue reading →

By Peggy Hahn A year ago Cora, my granddaughter, and Matrix, the son of Pastor Emanuel and Annick Jackson were both born three months prematurely and the church gathered around these babies and their young parents in prayer.  For as … Continue reading →

By Peggy Hahn Lucia Quintanilla and I were privileged to represent you in the Central African Republic (C.A.R.) last month – thank you for all your support. My photo journal from this trip (divided into three documents) will give you … Continue reading →

Malaria kills 800,000 people each year, most of whom are children under 5. One child dies every 45 seconds from this preventable — and treatable — disease. We have a unique opportunity to reverse these statistics — for good. The … Continue reading →

By Mandy Faucett Photos for a new rostered leaders pictorial directory will be taken at Synod Assembly this year!  Lifetouch (which recently purchased the directory division of Olan Mills) will be providing the photography for a new rostered leaders pictorial … Continue reading →

Join Peggy Hahn for an exciting new training program for leaders in Christian congregations April 17-19, 2012 in HOUSTON at the Marriott Courtyard in the Galleria.  We have a group registered, but can add others on space-available basis. Imagine the … Continue reading →

The Rev. Eric Law  presents “Building Diverse Communities…Emergent Conversations,” a two-day event to learn new skills and models for building more diverse communities. Participates will learn how to move toward a more multicultural way of being church and the benefits … Continue reading →

By Melissa Minieri Does your congregation pay a leasing fee for a postage machine?  How much does it cost per year?  If your answer is more than $300 per year keep reading…. A potential solution to getting rid of the … Continue reading →

By Richard Birk, on behalf of the Worship Excellence Team There is a beloved children’s song whose first line – “All God’s critters got a place in the choir” – isn’t exactly true. Judging from the looks that my exuberant … Continue reading →

Bishop Hanson’s Easter greeting is now available on ELCA.org. Go to http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Office-of-the-Presiding-Bishop/Messages-and-Statements/120313.aspx. The video greeting will be sent out during Holy Week.