disAbility Ministries Grants

Reminder: The deadline to submit proposals to the Mental Health Ministry for grants up to $10,000 is January 31. And, until further notice, disAbility Ministries will continue to consider applications for grants up to $5,000 to prepare leaders for ministry with and by persons with disabilities, to equip congregations and synods for fuller engagement of the disability community in the life of the church, and to connect and gather ELCA members as a whole church together in ministry. disAbility Ministries continues to support mental health initiatives, as well as a variety of other disability ministries, in offering these $5,000 grants. We give thanks to the many people who have contributed to Always Being Made New: The Campaign for the ELCA and its disAbility Ministries and Where Needed Most priorities, which support ELCA members, congregations, synods, and our affiliates in important ways. To register or learn more, visit elca.org/grants.

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Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) Applications

The ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program invites ELCA young adults ages 21-29 into a transformative, year-long journey in international service. As they offer themselves in service, ELCA young adults are shaped by the witness of our global neighbors. They share in the journeys of companion churches and organizations in one of nine countries around the world.

Applications for the program open on December 1, and are due February 15 each year, for service beginning that same August.

We are a church that believes God is calling us into the world – together. Come, imagine yourself in the world! Click here to learn more and to apply.

To learn how you can support Young Adults in Global Mission, visit their sponsorship page.

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Social Media and Marketing Manager Position

Gloria Dei, Garland, is looking for a part-time (20 hours per week) social media and marketing professional to help them engage with their community through a variety of social media platforms. The ideal candidate will have social media experience and a deep understanding of how to use social media within a church setting.

Requirements:

·     A degree or relevant experience in marketing or communications

·     Understanding of current trends in social media, preferably within a church or ministry setting

·     A prudent and careful attitude on the use of social media within the church

·     Willingness to demonstrate respect toward the theological distinctives and social sensibilities of the ELCA

·     A teachable self-starter

·     A commitment to the mission of the church

Inquiry may be made by e-mail: jobs@gloriadeigarland.org

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Save the Date

Anchor Church Conference

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Recent Blog Posts

Pastor Totzke:

A Shredding Celebration

(https://www.ntnl.org/a-shredding-celebration/ – published Jan. 20)

Good Samaritan

(https://www.ntnl.org/good-samaritan/ – published Jan. 20)

Pastora Bañales:

Generosity Project

(https://www.ntnl.org/generosity-project/ – published Jan. 26)

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Where in the world is?

Bishop Gronberg:

• Jan. 28-30: Tri-Synodical Conference, Galveston

Pastor Totzke:

• Jan. 28-30: Tri-Synodical Conference, Galveston
• Jan. 30-31: First Call Retreat, Galveston
• Feb. 2: Candidacy Meeting, Briarwood

Pastora Bañales:

• Jan. 28-30: Tri-Synodical Conference, Galveston