What Is the Beloved Community and Why Is It Important?

ELCA Faith Practices – Living Our Baptism

Courage & Renewal Touchstones for Creating Trustworthy Space

Can You Feel It? - The Jacksons (audio only)

Can You Feel It? - The Jackson (audio with lyrics)

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Join us as we welcome back Rev. Brenda Smith and Deacon Tammy Devine to explore civility in Beloved Community.

Prior to her retirement, Rev. Brenda Smith was a pediatric nurse; an Associate Professor of Nursing at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio; a parish pastor at New Hope Lutheran Church in Jamaica, New York; and Program Director for Faith Practices and the Book of Faith at the ELCA Churchwide Office. She considers herself “somewhat retired” as she continues to offer ministry in different areas.

Deacon Tammy Devine is passionate about journeying with God’s people. Devine collaborates with thought leaders to facilitate personal and communal growth toward living and leading well through coaching. Devine is credentialed as a PCC Coach; is Certified as an End of Life Coach, Positive Intelligence Coach, and Boundless Compassion Facilitator; serves the ELCA as Coordinator of Coaching for Generosity Ministries; is the Principal for Devine Coaching; and coaches with Clergy Life Coaching and Life of Faith Initiative. Devine is the facilitator of ELCA Segment 2 Stewardship and Discipleship coaching.