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Fall 2026: “Bold faith on an unexpected journey,” by the Rev. Tiffany Cheney
Faith often leads us down paths we didn’t expect—into wilderness places, across unfamiliar lands, and through seasons of grief and hope. This three-session study takes us on a journey with Hagar, Ruth and Mary Magdalene, women whose bold faith transformed their...
October 2025: “Money, Stewardship and Generosity” video supplement 2
Watch the video. (October) Session Two: Stewardship – How do we tend our treasure? God madly, beautifully, entrusts human beings with the care of all creation, including time, talent and material wealth. Moses needs help with his time management. The practice of...
Tell us: How do friendships enhance your life?
Friends can make us laugh, know the right things to say when we are going through a tough time – and even finish our sentences for us! Friends look out for us and have our best interests at heart. For an upcoming issue of Gather magazine, we will feature a story about...
In the image of God
If you were to attend Sunday service at Holly Grove Lutheran Church in Lexington, North Carolina, you might notice that Pastor Anna E. Carter rarely leads worship alone. As she sets the table, serves communion, and processes down the aisle, there is a little boy at...