Another dramatic calling story challenges us to drop our nets and follow

John's testimony about Jesus yields immediate results

We mark the liturgical celebration of the Baptism of Jesus with a baptism during worship

"Christmas is Already Easter" - reflection inspired by Francis of Assisi - Children's message "The Cat Who Knew the Meaning of Christmas"

The strong silent type, Joseph, gets his due

John the Baptist asks "Are you sure?" Sometimes what we anticipate doesn't match the reality - but Christ tis always a surprise

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reads the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-20. Merry Christmas and a blessed Advent! This is a season of preparation. As we prepare for family gatherings, homecooked meals, and Christ’s birth, let us take a moment to relax, breathe, and receive the Christmas story. Merry Christmas, dear church! Filmed at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Racine, Wisc. Here are links to Bishop Eaton’s Christmas message in English and Spanish. https://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/Christmas_Message_2022_ENG.pdf https://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/Christmas_Message_2022_SP.pdf Video download link: http://bit.ly/3Bgc5tr ________________________________________________________________________________ The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with nearly 3.5 million members in more than 9,100 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther. For more information, please visit http://ELCA.org Other programs, ministries or ways to get involved: Find a Congregation: https://ELCA.org/findacongregation Give to help the work of the ELCA and its ministries: http://ELCA.org/givenow Subscribe to get more information: https://community.elca.org/elca-email-subscriptions ELCA World Hunger: http://ELCA.org/hunger ELCA Youth Gathering: http://ELCA.org/Gathering Resources for ELCA Congregations: http://ELCA.org/Resources MusicBed SyncID: MB018ZUZQ1J2K4A

Is hope passive or active? Children's sermon: how do you eat wild honey?