A Prayer for the U.S. Senate
October 22nd was not just another day in the U.S. Senate. This was the day that Rev. Kathryn “Katie” Pocalyko was invited by Senator Mark Warner to open the session in prayer. The opening prayer (and [...]
Passions Outside of the Pulpit
When you see your pastor each week giving the sermon, in the office meeting with people, or leading a community outreach event, it can be easy to forget that your pastor has a life outside [...]
From Madgascar to Southwest Virginia
If your pastor was out of town in October, chances are you would have found him or her down at Virginia Beach for Gathering of the Ministerium. This annual event, hosted by the Virginia Synod, [...]
The Gospel in a Digital World: Making Sermons Available Online
Each week Pastors spend time studying a biblical text, prayerfully meditating, doing background research, and coming up with personal illustrations. All leading up to the sermon that they (usually) deliver on a Sunday morning. If [...]
Two Pastors Go Behind Bars
On Wednesday, September 23rd Lutheran pastors, Aaron DeBenedetto and Leslie Scanlon went to prison. Touring St. Brides Correctional Center, these passionate young pastors learned about the multi-generational impact of GraceInside, up close and personal, in [...]
Free Food For The Food Pantry: Grace Lutheran & USDA Pair Up to Feed Families
With September being Hunger Awareness month, the volunteers at the Food Pantry at Grace Lutheran Church in Chesapeake were often seen in their orange t-shirts as they unloaded food, created packages, or filled out paperwork. [...]
Roanoke College Grad Begins Lutheran Year of Service
When thinking about life after graduation, most college seniors have their mind on getting a job that pays well. Paisley Le Roy, a 2015 graduate of Roanoke College, was thinking about serving others and how [...]
NLCS Launches Home Care and Wellness Services
The Winchester business community officially welcomed myPotential at Home—A National Lutheran Service on Thursday, on August, 27, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. at a ribbon-cutting ceremony and launch party located in Winchester. After a successful year-and-a-half of [...]
Losing Your Life…at Camp By: Bryan Jaster
The following article was submitted and written by Bryan Jaster, the Director of Youth and Family Faith Formation at Bethel Lutheran Church in Winchester Virginia . I’m writing this from Camp Caroline Furnace (an hour [...]
Students of All Ages Gear Up for a New School Year
The summer has flown by and for many across the state, the end of August means that class is back in session. For students of all ages, school can be an occasion for great excitement [...]