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The May Family Educational Grant is Receiving Applications

The May Family Educational Grant is OPEN to receive applications. The grant is available to rostered ministers of word and sacrament of the Florida-Bahamas Synod for continued education. From their experience, Pr. Rusty and PJ know how life-changing a professional grant can be for a pastor. It is their wish that other pastors may grow in their professional lives through continued education. Click here for the application. Deadline for submissions is August 31, 2025.

For questions about the grant, please contact Rev. Ana L. Lugo at 904-219-2769 or by email at ana.lugo@elca.org.

Looking South: A Cultural Theological Latino Immersion

Latino culture is beautifully diverse, shaped by language, heritage, family traditions, and faith. The Looking South immersion program invites pastors from the Florida-Bahamas Synod to experience this rich cultural landscape firsthand—and to return home better equipped to engage with Latino communities.

This two-month immersion in Mexico City combines language learning, cultural exploration, theological reflection, and hands-on ministry insights. Participants will return with sharpened Spanish skills, a deeper understanding of Latin American Lutheran identity, and a contextual strategy for engaging Latino ministries in their home congregations. Click the button below to learn more!

Don’t Wait: Get Hurricane Ready

by Bill Rosche

Hurricane season is a month old, and we already have tropical storm Andrea in the Atlantic. If you are anything like me, you still have hurricane fatigue from last year and have not begun to think about preparation. Click the button below for a downloadable list of items to have ready for yourselves and your families if an emergency happens. The synod website also has additional information including an updated Congregational Preparedness Plan available at Florida-Bahamas Synod Disaster Page.

Lutheran Counseling Services Churchworker Newsletter

Don’t miss the latest edition of the Churchworker Newsletter from Lutheran Counseling Services! This issue invites you to rest, recharge and prepare for a soul-centered summer. Read it now.

Lutheridge Birthday Celebration Weekend

Friday, August 15–Sunday, August 17, 2025

Come for a weekend of fun for the whole Lutheridge family! Attendees will enjoy favorite camp activities like crafts, games, sing-alongs and a special Saturday night campfire and vespers service. Staff reunions and outings are also being planned. Stay onsite for the whole weekend or commute.

Christ Church, Coral Springs Seeks Office Manager

Christ Church in Coral Springs is seeking a faithful, organized, and tech-savvy individual to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be proficient in office software, and capable of working independently or collaboratively. Discretion and confidentiality are important, and while knowledge of church operations is preferred, training is available.

Key responsibilities include managing church records, overseeing office needs, scheduling events, and supporting staff and leadership to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Click the link for the full job description, salary details, and contact information.

FREE Items Available – First Come, First Served

Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Ocala is offering the following items at no cost (just cover transportation):

• A full set of altar paraments
• 35 cushioned chairs with hymnal racks and rear pockets (green/turquoise upholstery)
• 40 Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymnals (red edition – excellent condition)

These resources are ideal for small congregations, new church plants, or ministry spaces in need of worship materials.

Please reach out if you’re interested—items available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Pastor Nate Gruel at pastornate1972@comcast.net or (352) 347-0567.

Living Lutheran Summer 2025 Flipbook

Check out the summer 2025 flipbook from Living Lutheran — a reminder of the storytelling you know and love, and what you can expect now that the magazine has returned to print.

• July 28-August 2: Churchwide Assembly, Phoenix, AZ

• September 7: God's work. Our hands. Sunday

• September 20: School of Lay Ministry Graduation Retreat & Worship, New Life Lutheran Church, Sarasota

• September 29-October 1: Conference on Ministry, Mission Resort & Club, Howey-In-The-Hills