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 Seeds for the Parish is the resource newspaper of the ELCA. Each issue contains articles about resources that can help congregations in their worship, service, and ministries. Typical issues have stories on resources available from churchwide units and Augsburg Fortress for worship, youth ministries, Christian education, stewardship, evangelism, social ministries, and leadership. There is a regular column on resources that can be found on the World Wide Web. Seeds for the Parish is sent to congregational leaders six times a year, without charge. |
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In This Issue
May – June 2009 Creating welcoming communities God’s welcoming call to worship Free Resources, Women’s resources A baptismal welcome from the community Recovery worship opens doors Profiles lift up global Lutheran church Large congregations event New ELCA ad campaign spotlights Is yours a welcoming congregation? First-ever ELCA Video Contest New Book calls for immigration reform Stories of faith in action New children’s book looks at life and death Presiding Bishop calls for 50 days of prayer Share stories of God’s work in your life Advocacy tools available Orion congregation throws down the gauntlet Stewardship resource available A welcome response Download complete issue 
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 The world's refugees, like this litle girl from Burma, await the chance to begin their lives anew.
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