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  • Rev. Roger Gustafson Elected Bishop

    Rev. Roger Gustafson Elected Bishop

    In a very close election Pr. Roger Gustafson of Advent Lutheran Church, Olathe, Kan. was elected bishop… [more]

    Rev. Roger Gustafson Elected Bishop
  • Colorado Wildfires 2013

    Colorado Wildfires 2013

    People in Colorado, particularly those affected by the 2012 wildfires that devastated many communities… [more]

    Colorado Wildfires 2013
  • ELCA leaders advocate for immigration reform in support of families

    ELCA leaders advocate for immigration reform in support of families

    ELCA NEWS SERVICE -- April 23, 2013CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)… [more]

    ELCA leaders advocate for immigration reform in support of families
  • Around the Synod

    Around the Synod

    Share stories of mission and ministry inside and outside your congregation. Email your stories to Dan… [more]

    Around the Synod

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Colorado Wildfires 2013

People in Colorado, particularly those affected by the 2012 wildfires that devastated many communities in the state, are again traumatized by major wildfires. The Black Forest Fire and the Royal Gorge Fire have already destroyed more than 480 … [more]

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A Message from Bishop Mansholt

June 13, 2013 Dear Friends in Christ, “Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we give you thanks that by your Holy Spirit you sustain the church. By the power of the Holy Spirit, you call, gather, enlighten, and sanctify the … [more]

The Rev. Roger Gustafson

Rev. Roger Gustafson Elected Bishop

In a very close election Pr. Roger Gustafson of Advent Lutheran Church, Olathe, Kan. was elected bishop of Central States Synod, Saturday, June 8. The fifth ballot results were: Pr. Gustafson 183; Bishop Mansholt 180. Our congratulations and prayers … [more]

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Devastating Tornado Damage in Oklahoma

Moore, Oklahoma (CNN) -- Amid downed power lines, hissing gas pipes and immense devastation, rescuers searched "board by board" Tuesday for survivors and victims of a massive tornado that pulverized a vast swath of the Oklahoma City suburbs. It … [more]

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“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday September 8, 2013

  God's work. Our hands." Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate our 25th anniversary as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. We are a church that rolls up our … [more]

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June 23, 2013
For Pr. Kathy Redpath and the people of Peace Lutheran Church, Joplin as Pr. Redpath is installed and their new facility dedicated.

Gloria Dei Lutheran -- Kansas City, Mo.
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection -- Prairie Village, Kan.
Salem Lutheran -- Lenexa, Kan.
Lutheran Church of the Atonement -- Florissant, Mo.

  Download: 2013 Prayer List
We give thanks and pray for those who engage in God's work by using their gifts in these occupations:

  Multi-Media Artists and Animators; Municipal Clerks; Municipal Fire Fighters; Museum Technicians and Conservators; Music Arrangers and Orchestrators

 

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