Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9, Year A.
July 5, 2026. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores tuning our lives to God and discovering the peace and rest that comes from being yoked with Christ rather than following the world’s expectations.
The Fourth of July Sunday can be a challenge, and this year, with the United States marking its 250th anniversary, the stakes feel higher. Illustrated Ministry has developed free resources for pastors and leaders. (Photo: Illustrated Ministry)
Applications are now open for volunteers at the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering! The Gathering Volunteer Corps serves throughout the week in Minneapolis, supporting everything from Mass Gatherings to program logistics. (Photo: ELCA Youth Gathering)
July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating disability identity and inclusion. This article from The Arc explores the 2026 theme, “The World Works Better With Us,” and shares resources to support accessibility and belonging. (Photo: The Arc)
In this article, Nicole Marie Bergeron explores the growing clergy housing crisis and its impact on pastors, families, and congregations. She invites the church to consider how faithful support and fair compensation can help sustain ministry. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The 2026 Season of Creation theme, Living Waters, invites reflection on creation care, ecological restoration, and hope. Discover worship resources, educational materials, and ideas to help your congregation observe the season from September 1 – October 4. (Photo: Season of Creation)
Life insurance is about more than financial planning, it’s one way we care for the people we love. In this article, Thrivent offers thoughtful questions to help individuals and families consider their values, goals, and the legacy they hope to leave behind. (Photo: Thrivent Financial)
