Do you know Donna?

Do you know Donna?

Donna is the Interim Children’s Ministry Director. She and Mari work as a team. Why work in a church? Donna says she didn’t choose to work in the church; rather it chose her. Over 35 years ago, Donna began teaching preschool in a Christian program. She has been doing...
How to Help Our Community in a Pandemic

How to Help Our Community in a Pandemic

By: Vickie Denning, Communications Interfaith Community Services (ICS), our ministry partner, has stepped up its game during the current pandemic. It has seen a 30% increase in visitors to its food bank over the same time last year. That means ICS is seeing 100-140...
Discipleship in a Democracy: An Invitation to Participate

Discipleship in a Democracy: An Invitation to Participate

By: Sue Jensen, Grand Canyon Synod Council Member What does the ELCA teach about the nature and function of government in relation to God’s purposes? What is a faithful Lutheran response regarding citizenship and civic engagement? The ELCA has prepared the draft of a...
Do you know Jennifer?

Do you know Jennifer?

Jennifer is the Director of the Chancel Choir and the Children’s Choir. Favorite part of your job? Jennifer loves getting to work with people who love to sing. Why work in a church? Jennifer claims she “got lucky.”  She loves music and people. Favorite church memory?...
Mental Health Minute: NATURE THERAPY — WHO KNEW!

Mental Health Minute: NATURE THERAPY — WHO KNEW!

Dani Kolsrud, TVLC Mental Health Minute One day every week a Vermont kindergarten teacher marches her students up a hill where they spend the whole day outdoors. During this class outing they have quiet time, play time, and lesson time. All this being interspersed...
It’s Tevah Time! Google Classroom Edition!

It’s Tevah Time! Google Classroom Edition!

By: Pastor Stephen Hilding For several months now, we have been thinking about how God is calling us to build Tevah as we seek to support, care for and encourage one another — especially in new ministry terrain. This image was tag-lined by our students to include,...