“For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God. For these gifts to every nation, thanks be to God. For the plowing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth’s safekeeping, thanks be to God”
(ELW 679).
Churches Beyond Borders releases devotional inspired by U.N. anti-violence efforts
CHICAGO (Nov. 9, 2021) – Working alongside the United Nations’ “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” campaign, the four member churches of Churches Beyond Borders have compiled a 16-day devotional focusing on the campaign’s theme opposing intersectional violence against women.
The devotional — an annual tradition for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), The Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada — dives into each of the 16 days in the U.N. campaign, which begins with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Nov. 25 and ends on Human Rights Day, Dec. 10. This year, Mary’s Magnificat — found in Luke 1:46-55 — was selected as the guiding text for the booklet in recognition of the campaign’s alignment with Advent...
Readers of “Churches Beyond Borders Joint Devotions 2021” are encouraged to utilize the writings throughout the year. The devotional can be found here.
