While serving in South Africa through the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission program, Abby Henderson has witnessed the courage and resilience of young South African women, particularly as they face difficulties on an everyday basis. Sexual harassment and violence are ongoing concerns. Abby is one of 59 young leaders who are working with the ELCA’s…
In celebration of the ELCA’s 25th anniversary, on September 8, 2013 congregations from across the Southeastern Iowa Synod donned bright yellow t-shirts and went out into their communities as part of the ELCA’s first “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday. We are a church that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work, and in or…
Signs of life to be found across this church if we take the time to notice By Elizabeth A. Eaton Now the wife of a member of the company of prophets cried to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead; and you know that your servant feared the Lord, but a creditor has come to…