Blessings. We use that word a lot, but what does it mean? For some thoughts on this, click the link below to visit our Adult page.
September Playlists
They’re back! We’re posting our September Playlists today. This month’s theme is Neighbor. We create Playlists for Children, Youth, and Adults. We explore the same topic but with different content. Use the links below to visit each Playlist.
Let the Psalms Resound–Then & Now
According to The Harper Collins Study Bible, Psalms “is derived from a Greek term meaning ‘song.’ The Hebrew title of the book, Tehillim, means more specifically ‘hymns’ or ‘songs of praise.'” For more on the Psalms and the songs we sing in worship services today, click the link below to visit our Worship&Music page.
My Master’s Hand
Last month we posted “Songs that Carry Us” on our Worship&Music page. You may remember reading music that inspires faith can come from many places: Broadway ballads, pop anthems, and movie scores. What about from Bruce Springsteen? Click the link below to visit our Adult page for more.
History of Religion at Yellowstone
Did your summer travel include a trip to a national park? Yellowstone National Park was the first national park, and different groups have seen it as a religious place. Click the link below to visit our Adult page to learn more.
Let’s Talk
Sometimes kids are curious, and they ask tough questions. Click the link below to visit our Children’s page for some guidance on tough conversations. Let’s Talk!
Do the Dishes
What’s the connection between the Good Samaritan and dirty dishes? To find out click the link below to visit our Youth page.
News from the ELCA
Desert Cross is part of the Grand Canyon Synod and part of the ELCA, and we have a new Presiding Bishop. Click the link below to visit our Adult page for more on this News from the ELCA.
Songs That Carry Us
Music is a key part of worship, but have you ever wondered how the music is chosen for the worship services? Click the link below to visit our Worship&Music page for a reflection on this.
Go in Love and Serve
“Go!” was the title of Pastor Andrea’s sermon. Answering the call to serve can take us many places. Pulpit. Firehouse. Classroom. Military base. Click the link below to visit our Adult page for one man’s call to serve.
Desert Cross Faith Formation 