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10/28/2026

"The Beatitudes are neither political slogans nor optional ideals. They confront every Christian with the demands of discipleship, regardless of political affiliation or personal preference. . . We cannot dismiss Christ’s words simply because they challenge our assumptions, unsettle our loyalties, or expose the distance between our professed faith and our daily lives." Read the rest of Bishop Gohl's message in our weekly email.
In DEManD 📭 - https://mailchi.mp/demdsynod.org/in-demand-bbwgctc5wb-8789402

10/28/2026

A word to the Church from our Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry...

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued his sixth in a series of monthly messages that continue through the end of this year, titled “All Together in One Place.”

Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God’s presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that connects us.

Read his latest message, “A Healthy Patriotism,” here: elca.org/news/all-together-in-one-place-a-healthy-patriotism

10/24/2026

Another Delaware-Maryland Synod Ministry in the news! A great story about Christ (Inner Harbor), Pastor Amsalu Geleta, and their fire recovery!

From ELCA Property Hub and written by our beloved Deacon Sarah Kretschmann!

Access publications, courses, and informative content like A resurrection story - Christ Lutheran Church of Baltimore recovers after fire from the ELCA.

10/24/2026

Episcopal News Service published an article today about a subject that we in our Delaware-Maryland Synod and our siblings in the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland are very familiar!

And, The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter (Cedarcroft) is mentioned, too!

Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent
Bishop Bill Gohl

[Episcopal News Service – Stevens Point, Wisconsin] Barb Bowers and Sue Sachs are both longtime residents of this college town in the center of the state. And both are active in their church, Belov…

10/21/2026

"If ever there was a time for us to seek refuge and strength in God, surely this is such a time. Wars rage, people are driven from their homes, children go hungry, and the vulnerable are treated as expendable. Fear is cultivated, truth is manipulated, and silence is presented as prudence. But the church cannot retreat into comfortable rituals and familiar words while the world suffers."

Read the rest of Bishop Gohl's Reformation message: In DEManD 📭 - https://mailchi.mp/demdsynod.org/in-demand-bbwgctc5wb-8789323

10/20/2026

Join us for Doodle Cares, a creative way to center yourself, care for yourself and your community, and doodle! We'll be centering our cares on gratitude and grief, which you can interpret however!

10/19/2026

Grateful for the folks from our Synod, including a big contingent from New Hope Lutheran Church who took part in the Ride4Refuge to support the work of Global Refuge!

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