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It Is Well With My Soul – Self Care & Sabbath Resources from CEN of the ELCA
This article from Building Faith by Ardelle Walters describes her journey into more intentional ways of self-care, and includes simple practices and rituals that can be incorporated into a daily routine. These practices can be affirming and life-giving for leaders who...
It Is Well With My Soul – Suicide Prevention Resources from CEN of the ELCA
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 Crisis Text Line: Text “Talk” to 741-741 www.talkheart2heart.org www.afsp.org Out of the Darkness Walk Link: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1370
It Is Well With My Soul Interviews 2023 from CEN of the ELCA
Suicide Prevention Interview with Derek and Teri Efle July 2023 Suicide Prevention Interview with Derek and Teri Effle (Interview by Julie Hestermann) May 2023 Interview with Alison Gale Julie Sasseen Interview by Diane McGeoch An Interview with Cindy Bunch, Author of...
2022 Boundless Featured Churches from CEN of the ELCA
Allegheny Synod Youth Gathering Alternative - An Interview by Pastor Ellen Lundie with Hanna Weimer of Allegheny Synod "Rebound: Youth Gathering Alternative - An Interview by Teresa Kaldor with Deacon Mindy Bugaj of Incarnation Lutheran Church in Poway, CA "Boundless...
Boundless Creation Resources from CEN of the ELCA
Link to A Grounded Faith: Reconnecting with Creator and Creation in the Season of Lent, a Lenten devotional that invites participants to reconnect with our Creator and with Creation as a core dimension of Christian practice. The resource can be used alone or in...
Boundless Forgiveness Resources from CEN of the ELCA
Link to Inviting Children to Remember and Celebrate Christ: A Devotional for Palm Sunday by Brandon Helder at buildfaith.org provides simple liturgical elements for children to experience Palm Sunday. https://buildfaith.org/devotional-for-palm-sunday/ We All Need...
Boundless into the Fall from CEN of the ELCA
The feast of St. Francis is October 4th, and The Blessing of Stuffed Animals can be used as a stand-alone event, as part of worship, or integrated into a Blessing of the Animals event....
Boundless into the Holidays from CEN of the ELCA
“Thanksgiving Activities for Church and Families” by Sharon Ely Pearson at buildfaith.org gives 9 ways to integrate Christian traditions into the Thanksgiving holiday. Some of the ideas included are making a blessing basket, creating a “God is Good” paper chain, and...
Boundless into the New Year from CEN of the ELCA
NEW! “Christmas Party House Gift: Giving the Gifts of the Magi” from Catholic Playground provides a way to make edible gold, frankincense, and myrrh! Yum! Christmas Party House Gift: Giving the Gifts of the Magi – Catholic Playground NEW! “Thin Place, Deep Water” is...
Boundless Invitation Resources from CEN of the ELCA
Link to A New Family: Opening the Doors of the Church with Rachel Held Evans is a short film series which can stimulate conversation about who we welcome into the church. Available with a subscription to the website “The Work of the People.” The Work Of The People -...