Virginians Rise Up To Detroit
If Detroit didn’t know the Lutherans were coming to town, they certainly know that we are here now! Over 30,000 youth and adult volunteers have come to the Motor City for the ELCA National Youth [...]
The “Launch” Into College
For many youth in the Virginia Synod, this isn't just another summer. In May and June they put on their iconic caps and gowns, walked across a stage and accepted a piece of paper that [...]
5 Questions With Chris Stevens, The New Camp Director of Hungry Mother
If you are looking for a peaceful spot to experience the great outdoors of Southwest Virginia, you can't beat Hungry Mother Lutheran Camp & Retreat Center. Hungry Mother, located in Marion, Va., is one of [...]
Sayers honored for reaching out to LGBTQ community
In the midst of the recent Supreme Court decision about same-sex marriage, the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) community has been at the forefront of conversation. One Virginia pastor, the Rev. Lyndon Sayers [...]
What’s Trending? The 2015 Vocations Conference
The 2015 VA Synod Vocations Conference August 11-12, 2015 Eagle Eyrie Conference Center near Lynchburg, VA CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE VOCATIONS CONFERENCE "What's trending?" Trends are not really passing fads; they [...]
A day of repentance and mourning June 28: ELCA Worship Resources
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am in touch with you again today even as I am headed to Charleston, S.C., to be present at the funeral tomorrow of the Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney, [...]
Laying Burdens Down at Kairos
A large wooden cross covered in hand-written prayers lay on the ground. Moments earlier hundreds of high school students were crowded together praying and singing; some with tears, others with laughter. In their absence, the [...]
Bishop Mauney Calls for Virginia ELCA Congregation to Pray for Charleston
Click here to access the original email with the following content By: Bishop James F. Mauney This morning I read the letter from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and it flat took my breath away. [...]
Hospitality on a 2,000 Mile Journey
One church is housing and feeding a group of men and women during the months of May and June. No, this isn't a homeless ministry, although the people who sleep in the fellowship hall have [...]
Mission Partner of the Month: National Lutheran Communities & Services
National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) has helped seniors and their loved ones make decisions about retirement living and health care options since 1890. Celebrating its 125th Anniversary this year, NLCS remains rooted in its [...]