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Rummage Sale Provides Community Service and
Seminarian Support
 The annual rummage sale at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, Davenport, provides more than an opportunity to buy a vase for 25 cents. It serves as a social platform for the congregation, supports those in need within the church neighborhood, raises awareness of St. Mark's presence in the Quad City community, and is a vital resource for social service agencies and other churches. Keep reading... |
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Mission Minute: Supporting Military Families
Through offerings to your congregation you are connected with the many people you see in the photos around the globe, in combat settings now, working at the Pentagon, and praying at bedsides with our wounded. The ELCA Federal Chaplaincy Office supports pastors in uniform in every branch of the military.
Watch this short mission minute video, created by Chris Kiewel Communications Staff at Bethlehem Lutheran in St. Cloud, MN to learn more about how our church body's support Military Chaplains.
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Feeding Hungry Hearts this Advent Season
We are called to feed hungry hearts through worship, the word and sacraments, through our love of neighbor, and through our giving. The world is hungry. As we prepare to celebrate the gift of Jesus, Advent gives us the opportunity to reflect on our giving and how we can give gifts that feed hungry hearts. Keep reading...
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Animals and Hunger Toolkit
Looking for a hunger resource to use with the youth in your congregation? The Animal and Hunger toolkit is available through the ELCA World Hunger website to help children learn about the ways that animals can support and improve the standard of living for individuals, families, and communities. This toolkit has a special track geared toward kids aged 3-10 but also provides activities for multiple age groups.
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Women of the ELCA - 2014 Triennial Gathering
We could all use inspiration and motivation and great conversation, couldn't we? Won't you take time to visit with an extraordinary, multigenerational community of women gathered in Charlotte, N.C., July 24-27, 2014 for of many generations, triennial gathering.
We are real women talking about our faith. About our doubts and challenges. About joy and what inspires us. You will experience simple conversations between friends-old and new-that will develop into a movement sweeping the church, inspired and infused with the Holy Spirit. We hope you'll attend of many generations and add to the conversation.
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The Saint John's Bible Comes to Augustana College
The Saint John's Bible is a one of a kind work of art. Renowned calligrapher Donald Jackson was commissioned to produce this hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible, and is the first of its kind. The full 7 Volume Set of The Saint John's Bible will be on Display on the main floor of the Tredway Library November 19-December 15. These volumes are open to the public during regular library hours. The exhibit will also feature 10 framed illuminations from the Saint John's Bible.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Community Wide Open House and Keynote Lecture
4:30-6:30 p.m. Open House, Tredway Library
6:30 p.m. Light refreshments, Larson Hall, Bergendoff
7:00 p.m. Lecture: From Inspiration to Illumination: An Introduction to The St. Johns Bible, Larson Hall, Bergendoff
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Lutheran Men in Mission: One Year to Live Retreat
Sponsored by Lutheran Men in Mission, this is a retreat for men where hearts and souls can be strengthened by the call of Christ. The One Year to Live Retreat is February 7-9, 2014 at Camp Ewalu in Strawberry Point, IA. Many have found this retreat to be a spiritual and life impacting experience, different from any other retreats or conferences they have attended.
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