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Fall 2026: “Bold faith on an unexpected journey,” by the Rev. Tiffany Chaney
Faith often leads us down paths we didn’t expect—into wilderness places, across unfamiliar lands, and through seasons of grief and hope. This three-session study takes us on a journey with Hagar, Ruth and Mary Magdalene, women whose bold faith transformed their...
I wanted to sit comfortably and safely.
By Carolyn Bolz Has anyone in your congregation ever done something for you that was so kind it brought tears to your eyes? That recently happened to me at the Lutheran congregation in Riverside, California, where I’m a member. I live with a physical disability, where...
A place to belong: Creating spaces for youth mental health
By Cassidy Klein While at an ELCA gathering of young adults in New Orleans, John Christensen, the project officer for disabilities advocacy and mental health with the World Council of Churches, recalled a moment during a Bible study he once helped lead. That Bible...
A new school offers hope for girls.
By Contance Mudore Waving leafy branches and whooping in excitement, a large group of women dressed in kangas (colorful traditional clothes from East Africa) greeted us. We had finally arrived at the village of Merya, in the Singida region of central Tanzania. Is this...
Gather’s “Advent words” coloring book devotional available
Gather’s “Advent words” devotional coloring booklet makes a great gift for a friend—or for yourself! Featuring 25 daily devotionals—one for each day of Advent—each page contains an image for coloring, a passage from Scripture, a brief reflection and a prayer. This...
Advent 2026 devotional: Spanish version
Download and share "Cómo elijo anclarme: Practicando la Valentía de la Esperanza" Advent devotional