July 2021
Our Mission: Supporting lifelong faith formation in the home and congregation
Prayer Pause
Gracious God,

In this moment, draw me to yourself, Lord, and make me aware not so much of what I've given as of all I have received and so have yet to share.

Send me forth in power and gladness and with great courage to live out in the world what I pray and profess, that, in sharing, I may do justice, make peace, grow in love, enjoy myself and other people, and your world now, and you forever.

Amen

(from Guerrillas of Grace: Prayers for the Battle - Ted Loder)

President's Message


Dear friends,

These summer days are filled with laughter and joy as families and friends reunite. What I have noticed is that they are also filled with grief – so palpable yet so difficult to define.

We want to be done with Covid and Covid protocols even as we hear news of the Delta variant.

We want to be done with masks but know that some of those in our midst have not been able to be vaccinated – some by choice, some by age, some by other medical conditions.

We want to put 2020 in the past, tucked in a box on the shelf of memories. All the while, family and friends are finally gathering to bury loved ones.

CDC guidelines change and we think we are in the clear. But, wait, worshipping communities and daycares have a different set of guidelines to follow. So confusion sets in as we continue to move forward while trying to keeping people safe.

Grief is a difficult emotion. Sometimes it is right there demanding to be experienced. Other times, it is right below the surface and we can’t ignore it as it erupts into our everyday moments. Still other times, it is buried deep and surfaces in a totally unexpected way.
 Learning Strategies for the Life of Faith Initiative
An Invitation into Deeper Living

An Invitation into Deeper Living” by Reverend Emmy Kegler in Living Lutheran describes the process that authors Ellie Roscher and Heidi Barr went through in writing their book 12 Tiny Things: Simple Ways to Live a More Intentional Life. Besides the book, Roscher and Barr have developed a website and Facebook group, where ideas are curated including mediations, congregational tools and small group activities.

The Wired Word

The Wired Word is an online curriculum that provides weekly Adult Bible lessons based on current news stories. It can be used for standalone lessons with both adults and youth for a low subscription rate.

Connections: Faith and Life

This free resource is an adult study to help people make the connection between what they believe and their lives all week long. There are four Units, each with six sessions. Unit One: Living Faithfully; Unit Two: Living Confidently; Unit Three: Living Spiritually; and Unit Four: Living Freely. The Units can be used separately or in a year-long series. Included in each unit is an Introduction, the Participant Resource, and a 2-3 page Leader Guide.

Earthbound: Created and Called to Care for Creation

Select Learning provides a DVD series which connects scripture and our Lutheran traditions and helps us rethink our relationship to God’s creation.

Check out more resources on our website!
Good Reads
Title: Live in Grace, Walk in Love: A 365-Day Journey

Author: Bob Goff

Built on Bob's trademark storytelling and unique way of helping us to see things in a new way, Live in Grace, Walk in Love takes us through an entire calendar year of meditations on how we can step out in love and confidence in every aspect of our lives. 

Each of the 356 daily devotionals:
  • Includes full in-text Scripture references
  • Are 1-2 pages; great to read on your own or with a family!
  • End with thought-provoking questions to encourage journaling and prayer

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Vision Statement
Building a community which equips, encourages and empowers those engaged in lifelong faith formation in a changing world, the CENetwork will:

  • Identify and evaluate resources and educational opportunities
  • Facilitate communication and conversations
  • Offer guidance, networking and mutual support
  • Nurture spiritual growth online and face-to-face



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CENetwork of the ELCA
PO Box 250009
Holly Hill, FL 32125


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