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The Body of Christ and Mental Illness

WebLutherans concerned about suicidal behavior and its roots of mental illness, drug abuse and alcoholism are strongly encouraged to coalesce around and seize a unique opportunity. …

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A Call to Action: Health as a Shared Endeavor

Web[1] This social statement begins the public conversation within the ELCA on health and health care. If we take this statement seriously, we will be agents of change. The impact …

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Health and Wellness

WebHealth and Wellness. Physical and mental health is an essential component of a Christian vocation and is God's intention for every human being. It is vital to our well-being and …

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Caring for Health: Our Shared Endeavor

Web36 Lutheran Woman Today it concludes, “…health care is the kind of good most appropriately given on the basis of need. The statement holds that the ideal system of …

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Caring for Health: Our Shared Endeavor

Weba vision of a health care system that is based on understanding health, illness, healing, and health care within a coherent set of services;1. equitable access for all people to basic …

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Meet the Building Resilient Communities Team

WebThis is Christ’s church. There is a place for you here. We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you …

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A social message on … The Body of Christ and Mental …

WebA social message on health care systems and social ministry organizations, specialized ministries such as pastoral counseling, and chaplaincy.

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World Health Day

WebWorld Health Day, sponsored by the World Health Organization, is an opportunity to raise awareness of global health issues. It is celebrated every April 7.

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Index of the May 2024 Issue

WebA bimonthly e-newsletter for ELCA congregational and synodical leaders. It addresses common, practical issues including finance, governance, risk management, …

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Stock a health clinic for a week

WebStock a health clinic for a week. $ 75. Just one week of supplies can help treat hundreds of people. Diagnostic tests, antibiotics and treatments — for everything from COVID-19 to …

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Global Health Security

WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define “global health security” as a state in which public health systems are resilient enough to prevent, detect and respond …

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ELCA World Hunger

WebWorking with and through our congregations, in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Lutheran churches overseas and other partners, ELCA World Hunger is …

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Developmental Disabilities Resources for Congregations

WebThe Autism and Faith Task Force, New Jersey. A collaborative product of The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, The Center on Services for the Autism …

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February 4, 2024-Healing Touch

WebThat evening, just as the Sabbath is ending, virtually the whole town turns up at the door. They bring to Jesus all who are sick and oppressed by evil spirits. And, as in …

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Preparing for Disaster A Guide for Lutheran Congregations

WebPage 5 _____ Preparing for Disaster Lutheran Disaster Response LDR and Your Congregation’s Preparation

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ELCA Assembly Rebuffs Attempts to Limit Abortion Coverage

WebPHILADELPHIA (ELCA) -- The Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, meeting here Aug. 14-20, has overwhelmingly rebuffed …

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Worship in Times of Public Health Concerns: COVID …

WebWorship in Times of Public Health Concerns: COVID-19/Coronavirus. When anxiety is high in our culture, worship continues to be a primary location for the …

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TIPS FOR ON-LINE DISCUSSIONS

Web6. If you join in a discussion that is heated, be willing to take the heat. As a matter of fact, I think that many online debates are too polite.

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Prayers for Times of Public Health Concern: COVID …

WebWhere anxiety is infectious and widening, grant peace and reassurance. Where impossibilities close every door and window, grant imagination and resistance. Where …

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