Northeast Valley Consortium partners invite you to learn, celebrate, and give. Join Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis on April 11 for Belonging: Five Keys to Unlocking Your Potential as a Disciple at Living Water Lutheran Church, enjoy the Women’s Orchestra of Arizona in concert on April 26 at Peace in the Desert Church, and support our communities through ongoing used and new book drives benefiting children and adults across the Valley.

Next week will be my last as Communications Coordinator at New Journey Lutheran Church, and I want to say thank you.

It has been a pleasure helping share the story of a community that cares deeply, shows up for others, and isn’t afraid to do things a little differently. I’m especially grateful that you trusted me to continue in this role even after I moved across the country — that flexibility and support meant more than you know.

“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17

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Dear friends in Christ,

Grace and peace to you in the name of the risen Jesus.

We come to Easter this year in a world that feels, in many ways, unsettled—marked by uncertainty, division, and deep longing. And yet, this is not new territory for God’s people. Jesus lived, spoke, and moved among communities facing turmoil, oppression, and fear. Into that very reality, he proclaimed good news. Into that very reality, he brought healing, hope, and ultimately resurrection.

In his Easter message, Presiding Bishop Curry says that even though we consider ourselves to be an Easter church, we must remember that we are also a Lenten church, a time when we live in uncertainty, waiting and hoping for renewal. Curry reminds us that in the midst of that uncertainty, comes God’s promise of reassurance and hope.

The Northeast Valley Consortium is funded for 16 weeks of summer lunch packs, June - September. Currently, New Journey's delivery dates look to be June 8, June 22, August 10, August 24, September 8 (the latter potentially with Inspiration Academy).

New Journey's quilters meet weekly, 1-3 p.m. on Thursdays. If you can tie a knot, you can join this friendly and supportive group. If you like to sew, come and choose some fabric to craft a quilt for the group to tie.

The time is NOW to make your donation to ELCA World Hunger! Donate here and use the Appeal Code ‘R2LENT2026’ to support significant need around the world, particularly in areas of conflict.