This has been a difficult year for the world. Yet, we have reasons for gratitude, hope, and thanksgiving. Today we’re sharing some ideas for celebrating Thanksgiving and finding gratitude always. Click the link below to visit our Children’s page for more information.
Prayer Stations for Election Day
Americans have been mailing in ballots and going to the polls for weeks. In fact, we’re voting in record numbers, and we all should be proud of that. We’re also extremely divided. Perhaps we all need some time to pause, time to reflect, and time to pray. Please visit our Adult page for a prayer tool designed for Election Day.
November Playlists
November Playlists are here! We’re posting new Playlists each month. Our theme this month is Hope. Something we all need in these challenging days of pandemic. Join us as we all explore the same topic. Exploring Faith and Making Connections . . . even while we’re apart. Click the links below to check out the Playlists for Children, Youth, and Adults.
Amazing Grace
During October we’ve been exploring Amazing Grace through our October Playlists. Before the month ends, Daniel Decker, our Director of Worship & Music Ministries – Tempe, wants to share a song with you. Click the link below to read the lyrics and hear the music.
Jesus and Authority
Faith Lens is a Bible study resource offered by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Today we’re sharing a reflection with you based on a lesson from Matthew we heard read in our Worship Service a few weeks ago. It addresses Jesus and authority. Click the link below to visit our Youth page to read more about it.
Unconditional Love
Unconditional love. This profound love is difficult for us to understand. It’s even more difficult to explain to children. Visit our Children’s page by clicking the link below for a great resource on understanding unconditional love.
October Playlists
October Playlists are here! We’re posting new Playlists each month. Our theme this month is Amazing Grace. Join us as we all explore the same topic. Exploring Faith and Making Connections . . . even while we’re apart. Click the links below to check out the Playlists for Children, Youth, and Adults.
Bible Study Tools
Good Bible study tools are priceless. We’re sharing one with you today from The Bible Project. Please visit our Youth page by clicking the link below. It’s a tool for all ages, so don’t shy away just because it’s on our Youth page!
Circle of Love
Pastor Robert Graetz died Sunday. The death of a Lutheran pastor doesn’t usually make the national news, but Pastor Graetz was no ordinary pastor. Click the link below to visit our Adult page to hear his story.
More Than Peach
Our Playlists focus on Justice this month. Today’s post ties into that topic. We’re sharing the story of Bellen Woodard who started the “More Than Peach” campaign. Visit our Children’s page by clicking the link below to learn about this fun project! When you’re done with that, please explore more of our Desert Cross Faith Formation website and check out the Children, Youth, and Adult Playlists on Justice.
Desert Cross Faith Formation 