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New Growth at Glendale
Covid-19 began new growth in Glendale. Literally.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, led by Pastor Matt Stanek, was financially secure before the pandemic hit, so it did not have the fear some of the other churches had that Covid-19 would cause the demise of the congregation.…
Published Sep 01, 2021

Life Inside, Life Outside
Since planted in 2008 in the fertile soil of the former Redeemer Lutheran Church, The Life Lutheran Church in Old Westbury has been growing into a healthy family of faith-filled believers, deeply rooted in Christ, who are ready, willing, and able to preach, teach, and spread the…
Published Sep 01, 2021

Locust Manor Carries On
At Trinity Lutheran Church, Locust Valley, Queens, the Covid-19 pandemic has not been kind. However, according to the congregational president, “We weren’t devastated. We are looking ahead.”
The congregation lost not only five long-standing, tithing members,…
Published Sep 01, 2021

New To The District: Rev. Jordan Voges
Recently, Carol Mittelstaedt sat down with Rev. Jordan Voges, Pastor at Good Shepherd in Warwick, New York, to find out a little more about him.
Published Sep 01, 2021

Our Savior New American School
Next time you’re in Centereach, New York, make sure to visit Our Savior New American School (OSNAS). This school, filled with dedicated faculty and staff, is preparing children to share God’s grace through the development of their heart, mind, body, and spirit as well as equipping…
Published Sep 01, 2021

Worship at Grace
For many years, Grace has blended Christian contemporary music with vital aspects of the Lutheran liturgy, engaging both young and old alike in beautiful corporate worship services...
Published Apr 10, 2021

Getting Back to 'Normal' with James Roy
Ministry for Pastor James Roy and the United Bengali Lutheran Church of America (UBLCA) looked similar to many other Lutheran congregations during the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic...
Published Apr 10, 2021

Lay Leaders Meet the Challenge in Vacancy
Our Savior’s is located on a quiet street in the Capital Region town of Colonie....When they shut their doors for health and safety reasons last spring, they relied on volunteers and staff to pivot to virtual ministry...
Published Apr 10, 2021