Juneteenth Synod-Wide Service – Saturday June 19, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of legalized slavery in the United States. Although Abraham Lincoln gave the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, the beginning of the end of legal enslavement would not be recognized until June 19, 1865. AFRICAN DESCENT MINISTRY PRESENTS Reflection and Worship of Juneteenth
Continue readingUpdate: Bishop Nelson Trout Chapel Dedication
The Rev. Dr. Nelson W. Trout became the first African American U.S. Lutheran bishop and was a mentor, teacher and preacher to many in the African American community. He is a very important figure in ELCA history as he was the first African American bishop of the church. He was
Continue reading2020 Bulletin of Reports: Pastor James F. Phillips, African Descent Coordinator
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Fall/Winter It’s has been a busy time these last five weeks catching since before that I was on vacation. I am continuing to
Continue readingBishop Nelson W. Trout
The Rev. Dr. Nelson W. Trout Chapel Dedication and Reception previously planned for February, 2020 has been rescheduled for February 2022, when we will be honored to have the Trout Family in attendance. An endowment in honor of Dr. Trout has been established, with a goal of $25,000 by December
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