No, we’re not talking about the R.E.M. song. We’re sharing an article published in Worship Leader. The role of religion and churches in our society has been changing over recent years. Click the link below to visit our Youth page to read more about it.
The Role of Women in the Church
The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth. The title of Beth Allison Barr’s new book is quite a mouthful! Click the link below to visit our Adult page and to learn more about her work.
Prayers for Peace
The focus of our Playlists this month is Peace. Part of today’s post is about Prayers for Peace, but there’s much more. There’s a podcast about bringing peace home, there’s a website about teaching tolerance, and there’s a TED Talk about a peace project. Click the link below to visit our Children’s page. You’ll something there for all ages.
Good Friday
Today is Good Friday. Christians around the world will gather for in-person and online worship to remember the sacrifice of Christ. Visit our Adult page by clicking the link below for a Good Friday blessing.
Maundy Thursday
It’s Holy Week, and today is Maundy Thursday. Maundy comes from the Latin word for commandment. Jesus commands us to love one another. Click the link below to visit our Adult page for a Maundy Thursday message from Lutheran World Relief.
April Playlists
We posted our April Playlists on the website today. Peace is the topic this month. Peace has been an elusive thing during the pandemic. Let’s come together and explore the topic. Below you’ll find links to each playlist.
Hill of Crosses
Cross is the theme of our Playlists this month. The Hill of Crosses is an amazing place in Lithuania. It has a unique history, and it’s a place of powerful faith. Click the link below to visit our Adult page to learn more about it. After you explore that, use the menu at the top of the page to check out our Children, Youth, and Adult Playlists.
Lenten Concert @ Home
We all miss hearing sacred music live while sitting in the sanctuary of our churches this Lenten season, so we’re bringing you a Lenten Concert @ Home. Desert Cross is observing Lent with Renew Our Hearts: DCLC Retreat @ Home. Visit our Adult page by clicking the link below for the blessing of this concert @ home.
At the Cross
Cross is the theme of our Playlists this month. “At the Cross” by Chris Tomlin has a beautiful message about the cross. Click the link below to visit our Worship&Music page then go explore the Children, Youth, and Adult Playlists.
Praying During the Pandemic
If you have talked to kids during the last year, you have heard many questions about COVID-19. Our kids ask a lot of questions as they try to understand the pandemic and the changes around them. We’re offering some ideas and prayers to help our children with their questions. Click the link below to visit our Children’s page for more information.
Desert Cross Faith Formation 