Our 13th Annual Gathering in Dearborn, MI kicks off in just over a week!For those of you who will be unable to make it to Dearborn this fall, we will once again be streaming live all of our main sessions and Worship Services online at www.lcmc.net/live. For a complete list of speakers and times, check out our Gathering Schedule. Please keep in mind that this schedule is tentative and subject to change with or without advance ... [...]
When Facebook first became popular, I signed on thinking that it would be good for me to “stay in touch”. I lasted about 3 days. Mainly because I was overwhelmed with too much information! It seems that some folks have trouble discerning what should be public and what should remain private. TMI is still a problem in some cases, and it simply reflects a symptom of our culture: there seem to be few, if any, ... [...]
Social Investment Guidelines Neuberger Berman Socially Responsive Fund — Description of Social Policy Neuberger Berman Socially Responsive Fund believes that corporate responsibility is a hallmark of quality and has the potential to produce positive investment results. The Fund is designed to allow investors to put their money to work and also support companies that follow principles of good corporate citizenship. The Fund ... [...]
Faith Community Lutheran Church of Longmont, CO is coordinating relief efforts and collecting donations to help assist those who have been devastated by recent floods in the state of Colorado. Those wishing to make donations may send them to the following address: Faith Community Lutheran Church Attention: Flood Relief 9775 Ute Highway Longmont, CO 80504 The congregation also plans ... [...]
The Lutheran Disaster Assistance Fund is up and running! Many LCMC congregations have responded to the initial appeal to establish an emergency fund, the goal of which is “To reach out to those impacted by disaster who otherwise would not have resources.” The fund has also received many generous donations from individuals nationwide. As of September 10, 2013, the Lutheran Disaster Assistance ... [...]
“Follow Me!: Living in the Mission of Christ” is a three-day missional event (Thursday, September 26 – Saturday, September 28) that will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and School (6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY). Sponsored by the Northeast District of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC), this event will include church planting training as well as a conference with seminars and resources ... [...]