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Mensaje de enero del 2021 de la Obispa Presidente Elizabeth Eaton

La pandemia también nos ha enseñado algo acerca de nosotros mismos. Aunque estamos físicamente distantes, estamos conectados.

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's January 2021 Message

In her January column for Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on the past year and looks toward 2021. The pandemic has taught us a lot about our church and about ourselves. We are connected. We are generous. We are freed to serve.

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's Christmas 2020 Message

Precisely in our distress, in our dislocation, the Lord shows up. Emmanuel — God with us — makes his home in the very places we find foreign or isolating. Many of us will not be physically home for Christmas, but we are truly home in Christ.

Mensaje de Navidad de 2020 de la Obispa Presidente Elizabeth Eaton

Muchos de nosotros no estaremos físicamente en casa para Navidad, pero en Cristo estamos verdaderamente en casa.

MNYS ADVOCACY TASKFORCE PROVIDES FOR MIGRANT MINORS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

The Advocacy Taskforce of the Bishop's 2025 Vision is sending 117 winter clothing sets (pictured below) to migrant minors in the metro New York area that were separated from their families.

NYSCC AWARDS: CHRISTOPHER VERGARA

Our very own Christopher Vergara, Chair of the Advocacy Taskforce for the Bishop's 2025 Vision Plan, received the Social Justice Award at the NYSCC's Virtual Gala for his continuing admirable work in immigrant communities.

Farewell and Godspeed to The Rev. Dr. Gary Mills

Gracious God, we thank you for the work, witness and partnership of Pastor Gary Mills, who enriched and advanced the mission of your church in this place. Bless and preserve him at this time of transition.

Protecting All Our Members

Protecting the health and safety of ALL members of our communities is both our holy responsibility as children of God and an expression of our shared welfare. In order to facilitate and aid in these efforts, my Office has put together a series of daily-updated COVID-19 resources.

ELCA Future Church Design Affirmed by ELCA Church Council

The new design identifies three priority areas: a welcoming church that engages new, young and diverse people; a thriving church rooted in tradition and radically relevant; and a connected, sustainable church that shares in a common purpose and direction.

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's November 2020 Message

In her November column for Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton is in keeping with the theme “Together at the table,” and shares her favorite food and faith story.