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Gather, the magazine of Women of the ELCA, offers a mix of articles, theological reflections, devotions and stories of comfort and challenge that help readers grow in faith and engage in ministry and action.
Help create a safer world for kids
Women of the ELCA sets aside the first Sunday in May as Rachel’s Day—a day to remember the loss of children to gun violence and to renounce the forces of violence and fear. Share Rachel’s Day resources and learn how to work within your community and congregation to combat gun violence (www.gathermagazine.org/Rachel’sDay). The ELCA offers “A 60-Day Journey Toward Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence.” This resource includes prayers, tips on how to discuss gun violence prevention, links to resources and more (www.elca.org/60days).
Learn about other steps you can take to help create a safer world for kids.
May 2024 Devotional on Mental Health and Wellness by Elise Seyfried
As long as humans have existed, there has been mental illness. By some estimates, as many as 20% of all adults live with a mental health issue. In biblical times, mental illness was often misunderstood and thought to be caused by demonic possession. In modern times,...
10 ways to manage your mental health
Felicia Houston, mental health specialist with ELCA-affiliated Advocate Health Care, Chicago, offers tips on how to manage your mental health. “Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body,” she says. “Protect your mental and emotional...
Who dies by suicide?
By Elise Seyfried Statistics indicate that a person who dies by suicide is most likely to be a white or Native American male, aged 55 to 75. Men are three times more likely than women to die by suicide. But statistics don’t tell a complete story. Deaths of despair...
Women of the ELCA triennial logos continue to inspire
Logos and themes from past Women of the ELCA triennial gatherings can inspire and challenge us today. For example, the 1990 theme, “Celebrate God’s Creation” reminds us of our call to live as stewards of God’s creation and to work toward healing and restoration in our...
Winter/Spring 2024 “Scripture and nature: Teachers of faith” Bible study video supplement Session 4
Session Four: Food: Daily bread for the health of the world Most of us hunt, harvest and forage in grocery store aisles. We’ve forgotten the ways our food first comes to us—from fields, flocks, forests and farms. Considering our relationship with creation and our...
Let’s eat!
By Lisa A. Smith “Who knew that the hardest part of being an adult was figuring out what to cook for dinner every single night of your life until you die?” asks a popular social media meme. As a parent, I feel this deep in my bones, especially after I’ve chopped,...