Hurricane Gordon passed by mainly bringing a lot of rain, but as Hurricanes Florence and Isaac approach different parts of the United States and Caribbean nations, we are reminded that hurricane season is not over. 

Stay prepared, and become a 72-hour Lutheran using these resources on our synod website.

Towards a Healthy Retirement:
Perceptions, Reflections & Attitudes 

Sunday, September 23, 1:30-5:00pm

The Cenacle House
12211 Memorial Drive, Houston 77024
(Memorial Lutheran Church)

Retired? Considering retirement? Wondering about retirement?

This mini-retreat will help you reflect upon the dynamics of retirement as well as the gifts of this chapter in one's life.
We will focus, discuss and share our perceptions and attitudes towards retirement choices.. We will also consider the personal and spiritual dimensions of retirement as part of our on-going religious lives.

This mini-retreat will be led by Pastor Chuck Kindsvatter, retired from active parish ministry since 2004. Pastor Chuck is a graduate of the Cenacle Spiritual Direction Institute and has been active in Spiritual Directing for the past 12 years.

To Register call The Cenacle Office: 281-497-3131. A minimum free will offering of $20.00 is necessary to register.

Join Bishop Michael Rinehart, Rev. Jim Winkler, President of National Council of Churches; Rev. Dr. Mae Cannon of Churches for Middle East Peace; Sojourners' Founder and President Jim Wallis; and Bright Stars of Bethlehem President, Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb for a timely exploration of Jerusalem as key to peace in the Middle East. Together, we will identify concrete steps and goals towards advancing the vision of an inclusive, diverse, and equitable Jerusalem.  Learn more and register

The day after The Jerusalem Conference, on Friday, October 12, we also have the opportunity to continue the conversations and have lunch with Rev. Mitri Raheb.

Read More and Register

Ariel Williams has been called to Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy as the new associate pastor. A Service of Ordination and Installation for Ariel is scheduled for Sunday September 16th at 4pm.

Clergy is inviting to robe. Color of the day is red.

Your choirs are invited to participate in the Our Saviour's Choir Workshop and Festival on Saturday, September 29, 9am. 

Join Our Saviour's in welcoming Music Professor Joey Martin from Texas State University in San Marcos who will lead the participating choirs in a workshop from 9am-3pm, then presenting a Festival performance at 4pm. 

Register by September 20, registration fee is $25. For more information, contact Christine Larsen, Minister of Music at Our Saviour's, by email or call at 979.255.2014.

On Sunday, September 30, we welcome Jordan Fengel, Executive Director of STAR (State of Texas Alliance for Recycling).

The US has relied on China to process our mixed plastic and mixed paper recyclables for the last 20+ years. With China set to eliminate all imports of recyclable materials by 2020, Jordan will discuss what STAR is doing to turn the tide. He will explain how STAR sees this crisis more as a fantastic opportunity to build American processing and manufacturing markets that have been long needed.

Please register  for this talk, and you will receive an invitation to the web meeting. Contact Lisa Brenskelle with any questions.

We know school just started for most of you, but it is already time to start thinking about Advent. ELCA World Hunger resources are a wonderful way to prepare for and celebrate Christmas in the Advent season.

There is a new Advent study, updated Good Gifts catalog selections, Good Gifts ornaments for the tree that both represent and benefit the many ways the ELCA is working to combat hunger, an Advent calendar and a bulletin insert. However you practice Advent, there are wonderful resources available for congregations, individuals and families.

Always Being Made New: The Campaign for the ELCA  gives us the opportunity to expand our ministries among youth and young adults to cultivate young leaders, embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion, and build a robust network of support. 

Applications must be submitted on behalf of a partnership of two or more ELCA-related ministries, one of which must be a congregation or synod. Learn more and apply using attached form. You need to register in the system to apply by October 19, and completed applications are due October 31.

Apply at their online application.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church is seeking a Worship Leader for our contemporary/praise worship service. The position is part-time, approximately 10-11 hours per week. We seek an individual with experience in contemporary worship, able to play and direct our worship band. This person will lead and teach music in a rehearsal setting, then lead the music in worship on Sunday mornings and needs to able to sing and play at least one instrument.  Learn More.

Application, resume and cover letter   should be submitted through the ELCA job board. Inquiries about the position may be directed, in confidence, to  Gaye Lindfors of Significant Solutions, Inc., the consultant assisting with this search.