# congregation (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover congregation. Page: Feed: --- ## [Equipped not Exhausted: Bishop Hagmaier's Sermon for the 2026 Synod Assembly](https://foodforthejourney.substack.com/p/equipped-not-exhausted-bishop-hagmaiers) _2026-07-23 · South Dakota Synod, ELCA · Food for the Journey_ This is the sermon that Bishop Constanze Hagmaier wrote for the opening worship of the 2026 Synod on the Assembly’s theme scripture passage, Exodus 18:13-27. ## [I’m a Lutheran: Doug Bennett](https://nclutheran.org/im-a-lutheran-doug-bennett/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=im-a-lutheran-doug-bennett) _2026-07-21 · NC Synod · North Carolina Synod_ This interview was originally published on the Living Lutheran website on June 16, 2026. Read the full article here. In 2012, my then-girlfriend, now my wife, Shelley, and I were visiting multiple churches in the Raleigh area. We came from different church backgrounds but had similar wants in a church. After our first visit to Good Shepherd, \[…\] The post I’m a Lutheran: Doug Bennett appeared first… ## [Deacon Highben Authors Book](https://nclutheran.org/deacon-highben-authors-book/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deacon-highben-authors-book) _2026-07-13 · NC Synod · North Carolina Synod_ No single word or image conveys the mystery of God; we need many images in lively conversation and even then, all our language cannot capture the fullness of the living God. In Sing Many Names, scholar and musician Zebulon Highben invites the reader into conversation with the abundant images for God in the Bible, dedicating \[…\] The post Deacon Highben Authors Book appeared first on North Carolina… ## [Immigration & Refugee Ministry Grants Available](https://nclutheran.org/immigration-refugee-ministry-grants-available/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=immigration-refugee-ministry-grants-available) _2026-07-07 · Catherine Fink · North Carolina Synod_ North Carolina Synod congregations are invited to apply for $500–$1,000 mini-grants to support immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in their communities. Made possible through a $5,000 Peeler/Casey Grant awarded to the NC Synod Immigration & Refugee Ministry Team, these grants will be able to help address the immediate and immense needs of local immigrants, refugees, \[…\] The post Immigration &… ## [2027 ELCA Youth Gathering T-Shirt Design Contest](https://nclutheran.org/2027-elca-youth-gathering-t-shirt-design-contest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-elca-youth-gathering-t-shirt-design-contest) _2026-07-02 · NC Synod · North Carolina Synod_ Calling all North Carolina Synod youth artists, doodlers, designers, and creative thinkers! Imagine Your Design Here. Your artwork could become the official North Carolina Synod t-shirt for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering. We’re looking for a design that captures the spirit, energy, and faith of our synod’s youth as we journey together to Minneapolis. This \[…\] The post 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering… ## [2026 South Dakota Synod Assembly Recap](https://foodforthejourney.substack.com/p/2026-south-dakota-synod-assembly) _2026-06-25 · South Dakota Synod, ELCA · Food for the Journey_ The 2026 South Dakota Synod Assembly was held on May 29-30, 2026, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. ## [Stay Faithful in a Divided World](https://nclutheran.org/stay-faithful-in-a-divided-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stay-faithful-in-a-divided-world) _2026-06-25 · Catherine Fink · North Carolina Synod_ How do we stay faithful in a divided world? How can churches remain united amid disagreement? Explore these questions with Enter the Bible: 1 Corinthians, a free study guide written by Luther Seminary faculty. Discover fresh insights into Christian unity, ethics, worship, and hope through Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth. Download your free \[…\] The post Stay Faithful in a Divided World… ## [And God Says It Is Good Song Resource for Congregations](https://nclutheran.org/and-god-says-it-is-good-song-resources/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=and-god-says-it-is-good-song-resources) _2026-06-22 · NC Synod · North Carolina Synod_ Looking for a children’s ministry song that celebrates creativity, community, and God’s delight in creation? “And God Says It Is Good” is an original song written by Pastor Matt Canniff-Kesecker for the North Carolina Synod’s And God Says It Is Good initiative. Congregations are invited to use these free resources in worship, Sunday school, Vacation \[…\] The post And God Says It Is Good Song… ## [Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 14A, 2026](https://foodforthejourney.substack.com/p/sermon-for-the-6th-sunday-after-pentecost) _2026-06-18 · South Dakota Synod, ELCA · Food for the Journey_ Pastor Renee Splichal Larson, Associate to the Bishop of the South Dakota Synod for Candidacy, Congregation, and Rostered Minister Accompaniment, has prepared a video sermon and transcript for congregations to use for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 14A). ## [Walk in Someone Else's Story](https://foodforthejourney.substack.com/p/walk-in-someone-elses-story) _2026-06-16 · Pastor Renae Boehmer · Food for the Journey_ What happens when people truly listen to one another? ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6X5wtLgsbrQe) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [The Kingdom of Heaven Looked Like a Block Party](https://nclutheran.org/the-kingdom-of-heaven-looked-like-a-block-party/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-kingdom-of-heaven-looked-like-a-block-party) _2026-06-02 · Catherine Fink · North Carolina Synod_ On most weeknights during the summer months, college campuses tend to be quiet and deserted places. But on Thursday, May 28, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s (LRU) campus in Hickory, North Carolina, was buzzing with the sights and sounds of the NC Synod’s second biennial block party. From Thursday until Saturday, lay leaders and rostered ministers from around \[…\] The post The Kingdom of Heaven Looked… ## [A Renewed Sense of Hope and Excitement](https://nclutheran.org/a-renewed-sense-of-hope-and-excitement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-renewed-sense-of-hope-and-excitement) _2026-06-02 · Catherine Fink · North Carolina Synod_ Wow! This past weekend, the NC Synod gathered at Lenoir-Rhyne University. It was such a beautiful time. We came together to worship, learn, connect, and grow. This year’s theme was “Come and See, Go and Tell,” and throughout the gathering, it became clear that the Holy Spirit is moving across the NC Synod. After hearing \[…\] The post A Renewed Sense of Hope and Excitement appeared first on North… ## [Welcomed, Respected, and Encouraged](https://nclutheran.org/welcomed-respected-and-encouraged/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcomed-respected-and-encouraged) _2026-06-02 · Catherine Fink · North Carolina Synod_ My name is Bradley English, and I am the newly appointed LYO Board representative on the North Carolina Synod Council. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of being the only youth participant at the Synod Gathering at Lenoir-Rhyne University. The theme, “Come and See, Go and Tell,” was woven throughout the worship services, discussions, \[…\] The post Welcomed, Respected, and Encouraged appeared… ## [Celebrating Anniversaries Together](https://nclutheran.org/celebrating-anniversaries-together/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-anniversaries-together) _2026-06-02 · Catherine Fink · North Carolina Synod_ Synod Gathering is a perfect opportunity to honor and celebrate congregational and ministerial anniversaries together. Congregations celebrating significant anniversaries this year were invited to the front of the stage to receive a certificate and take a photo with Bishop Emily. Congregations celebrating 75 years of ministry: The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Brevard Resurrection \[…\] The… ## [Holy Trinity Sunday Year A Sermon 2026](https://foodforthejourney.substack.com/p/holy-trinity-sunday-year-a-sermon) _2026-05-27 · South Dakota Synod, ELCA · Food for the Journey_ Pastor Joel Pakan, South Dakota Synod Director for Rural Ministry, has prepared a video sermon for congregations to use for Holy Trinity Sunday. ## [Videos from our Companion Synod in Nicaragua](https://foodforthejourney.substack.com/p/videos-from-our-companion-synod-in) _2026-05-12 · South Dakota Synod, ELCA · Food for the Journey_ Bishop Constanze and several members of our Synod recently traveled to Nicaragua for the installation of Rev. ## [Rogation Sunday Resources](https://foodforthejourney.substack.com/p/rogation-sunday-resources) _2026-05-05 · South Dakota Synod, ELCA · Food for the Journey_ We invite individuals and communities across our Synod to celebrate Rogation Sunday on Sunday, May 10th. ## [Bishop Constanze Hagmaier's 2026 Easter Message](https://foodforthejourney.substack.com/p/bishop-constanze-hagmaiers-2026-easter) _2026-04-05 · South Dakota Synod, ELCA · Food for the Journey_ Bishop Constanze Hagmaier delivers her 2026 Easter message to the South Dakota Synod’s congregations, rostered ministers, and members: ## [A Conversation with Pastor Becky Piper](https://foodforthejourney.substack.com/p/a-conversation-with-pastor-becky) _2026-04-01 · Joel Pakan · Food for the Journey_ on her work as a Rural Ministry Ambassador [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192899115/d5213a90aa1c41b2aa194b40399bbf95.mp3) ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PQp1LHt5XnbH) _2026-04-01 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter, 2026](https://foodforthejourney.substack.com/p/sermon-for-the-second-sunday-of-easter-8c2) _2026-03-30 · South Dakota Synod, ELCA · Food for the Journey_ Pastor Tom Opoien, South Dakota Synod Rural Ambassador for the South-Central part of our Synod, has prepared a video sermon for congregations to use for the Second Sunday of Easter.