Posts under ‘ELCA’

Confirmation in the Lutheran Church is a two or three-year process where seventh, eight and/or ninth graders spend time in conversation about their beliefs of the Old Testament, New Testament and Luther’s Small Catechism.
Confirmation has become the “rite of passage” for Lutheran fourteen year-olds.  For many is is the most important moment of their young [...]

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Twitter was a BIG thing at the ELCA National Youth Gathering.  I was glad to take part in it.  If you want to see all the twitter posts click here.
But below you will read about my experience through twittering.  It was one of the ways I tried to stay connected with people from St. [...]

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July has been a whirlwind in many respects.  I can’t believe it is half over.  But one would not think summer has even come given the weather in CNY this year.
This Wednesday I will be leaving with two other adults and 5 kids from St Mark’s to New Orleans!  I’m pretty excited about it! We’re [...]

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Here is the topic for this week:
Topic: Oprah has popularized the phrase, “Best Life” with a series of shows centered around so-called “experts” talking about how to have, “the best life”.    What is your definition of a “best life” and how do you [...]

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Yesterday the ELCA came out with an article yesterday talking about the importance of Church planing in the ELCA. The article highlighted a 2007 mission start in Lake Ann, Mich.  The church that started with nothing is now worshipping 160 people (mostly children) in an renovated firehouse garage.  They hope to have their own worship [...]

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I have come to admit to myself that I need to lose weight.  I think I am in a position in my life where I can really dedicate time and energy to do it, the right way.
I have looked around and I have not seen any “Biggest Loser” type competitions.  For those who know me [...]

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