There is one song that you will hear, for certain, if you visit among the Lutherans of Papua New Guinea. It begins Long marimari bilong God, i salim Jesus, which in the language Tok Pisin [...]
The Virginia Synod Tapestry team advocates for social justice for all of God’s people. The 2022 fourth quarter Tapestry Thread is Justice for Women, lifting up the many ways that women have been denied their [...]
At its September meeting, the Virginia Synod Council formally received the July 2021 letter from the ELCA American Indian Alaska Native Lutheran Association (ELCA AIAN), calling on this church to Remember the Children. The ELCA [...]
On Sunday, September 18, Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands causing massive flooding and power outages. Rain continued to fall all day Sunday and into Monday. The islands have experienced devastating flooding [...]
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a 5-star rated facility, earning distinction as one of the "best nursing homes in the nation." Only [...]
With less than one month to go 'til World Malaria Sunday on April 27, the Virginia Synod Malaria Task Group recommends: 1) Re-read Bishop Mauney's Ash Wednesday message and make good use of it during Lent. [...]
President Tobby Eleasar of the Islands District of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea arrived in Roanoke today to begin his visit with the people of the Virginia Synod, ELCA. Click here to [...]
Thrivent Financial Members, During October and November 2013 Thrivent Choice Dollars will be doubled! Here are some ideas to promote the Thrivent Choice Dollar campaign to benefit your congregation: If you are eligible (benefit member), [...]
