Six New Things – Week of August 03, 2026

Democracy and belonging go hand in hand. Build relationships across divides as we hold one another in solidarity and accountability in service to the Gospel's call to love our neighbors. ONE There's Always Room (Petty Launch) promises to 'wrap…

Multi-generational Odyssey

This Great Idea is a mash-up of emerging resources around Homer's Odyssey, as the major motion picture that brings it to life takes the box office by storm. Why discuss Homer's The Odyssey in church? The movie is a hit that engages…

Powerful Invitations – Volunteers & Beyond

This Great Idea comes from a training by Elizabeth Andress, co-facilitator of the ELCA's Truth Seeking and Truth-Telling Initiative on Indian Boarding Schools. Elizabeth led a one-hour training two weeks ago with the following outline [(c)…