November 2024

A celebration to honor Indigenous peoples

November is National Native American Heritage Month when we celebrate the culture, achievements, and traditions of our Native American siblings in this church and beyond.


Enjoy reading the latest contributions by Wanda K. Frenchman, an Indigenous leader in the ELCA, on our blog and in the current issue of Cafe (Boldcafe.org).


We can also continue to learn more about the ELCA Truth & Healing movement and visit the ELCA Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Nations website.

Join us for an in-person Thankoffering service

The in-person 2024 Thankoffering worship service led by the Rev. Betsy Hoium and the students of Gustavus Adolphus College Campus Ministry takes place at Christ Chapel on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College (800 West College Avenue, St Peter, MN 56082) on Sunday, November 10, at 6:30 pm (CST).


Are you planning a Thankoffering Service with your congregation or group? Check out our helpful tips for holding the 2024 Thankoffering Service in your congregation.

Boldcafe Monthly Dinner: Starting over (again)

Have you struggled to find where you belong after starting something new? Join us to discuss starting over and new beginnings during our next Boldcafe Monthly Dinner via Zoom on Thursday, November 7, at 7 p.m. CST. The Rev. Meredith Harber will return to continue our discussion from September about tips for starting over.


Please use the link below to register and pass this invitation along!


https://boldcafe.org/dinner

Do you know about WELCA events? Check out our calendar and see how you can get involved!

Consider giving a gift to Katie's Fund this holiday

As we enter the holiday season, please consider giving a gift to Katie's Fund in honor of a departed loved one for All Saint's Day, a gift in gratitude for a friend, pastor, or parent for Thanksgiving, and/or a gift to be shared during Christmas.


When you give a gift before December 31, and fill out the acknowledgement form, the name(s) of the person(s) you are honoring will be displayed on our website throughout the season of Epiphany and in a future issue of Gather magazine.


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November devotion: Thankfulness is a state of being

Do you spend each day giving thanks for the blessings in your life? The Rev. Ralen M. Robinson reminds us that we can live in a state of thankfulness every day. She writes, "We should always strive to be a person that cares and loves just as Christ loves us."


Read the November stewardship devotion.

Coming up next month. . . a virtual Blue Christmas Service

Join Women of the ELCA for our annual virtual Blue Christmas Service via Zoom. This service takes place on the Winter Solstice, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 7 pm (CST) which is the longest night of the year. A registration link will be posted in the December issue of Bold Connections.


Read past issues of Bold Connections

Did you read last month's issue? You can find recent issues of Bold Connections on our publications page on our website.


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