By The Rev. John Wertz While some days it feels like the only constant during the pandemic has been change, the truth is that God’s love for God’s people has not changed and neither has [...]

Vicar Brian Coffey of St. Michael, Virginia Beach is convinced that God uses every unique aspect of a person's life story to do God's will in the world. The latest example of this in his [...]

This past week marked Virginia Synod’s annual Week of Service, which coincided with “God’s Work, Our Hands” Sunday, the ELCA Day of Service on Sunday, September 13, 2020. The week of service provides the opportunity [...]

Today, we've heard new reports of individuals receiving fraudulent emails from someone pretending to be Bishop Humphrey. This is called spoofing, and is a scam that targets individuals with contact information that can be found [...]

“Worship attendance is fine, but it doesn’t feel like a community anymore.” It’s a quote I continue to hear from church leaders navigating our new normal. Perhaps you’ve said something similar at one time or [...]

In March 2020, the church adapted to a new normal at an astounding pace, moving faster than most businesses, schools, and non-profits. Within days of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, churches that have never [...]

When Jesus gives the Great Commission, he tells his followers to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). Perhaps the word “nation” explains some of the reluctance church leaders have had around online ministry, a [...]

Finding a faith community in college can be difficult and finding a faith community in college in the midst of COVID can be even more difficult. Therefore, the Virginia Lutheran Campus Ministry Network wants to be [...]

Last week the Virginia Synod Vocations Conference took place virtually via Zoom. The Vocations Conference is an event for folks curious about what professional ministry in the church is like to spend time with those who have [...]