Tag: February

Colleen Montgomery, Salem, VA Warm-up Question How would you define the feeling of burnout? Have you or someone you know experienced burnout?  Burned Out Americans across the country are resigning from their jobs in mass numbers. Though you may not be in the working world yet, chances are that you know an adult who has resigned from their job sometime since March of 2020. Maybe your teacher or your medical provider has resigned.  One of the major reasons cited for resigning is burnout. The feeling of extreme exhaustion due to prolonged stress makes it difficult to take care of oneself…

These prompts are provided for worship leaders as they prepare the prayers of intercession for weekly worship. The prompts are prepared by several leaders in the ELCA and reflect current world and national events. You are encouraged to adapt and add other concerns for your local context, including staying informed of events and concerns in your synod. Intercession prompts: For Afghan refugees arriving in the United States… For all affected by flooding and landslides in Brazil; for the displaced, the grieving, and all providing assistance and support… For the work of the United Nations Security Council… For the safety and…