Synod Samaritas

Acts in Common is an organization of Christian believers dedicated to revitalizing African American communities in the metropolitan Detroit region, with a specific focus on supporting the renewal, resourcing, and empowerment of Lutheran congregations. Drawing inspiration from the early Jesus community described in Acts 2:42-47, the organization seeks to foster unity and shared purpose among its members. Membership is open to all Lutheran congregations within the Southeast Michigan Synod that align with the organization's goals and mission. Acts in Common encourages participation and collaboration in their community-focused initiatives, inviting prayers and engagement from individuals and congregations alike. Generated from the website

Opportunity Palestine is dedicated to sustaining the educational institutions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) through development and awareness-building initiatives. The organization believes that the vision for peace and justice fostered in Lutheran schools is crucial for addressing the challenges faced by communities in the Holy Land. In light of the ongoing crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, Opportunity Palestine focuses on providing scholarships to support students' uninterrupted education and to offer stability for families. With a significant decrease in tuition payments, the organization emphasizes the importance of continued support to help keep students enrolled in school. Generated from the website