Community Lutheran Partners, Inc.

09/01/2026

September is su***de awareness.

Prevention matters deeply. So does honoring the complex reality survivors face. This September – for the 9th year in a row – our “Su***de is Complicated” campaign is launching on social media.  

Our goal is to increase public awareness of the complexities surrounding su***de and su***de prevention and increase support and understanding for su***de loss survivors.

Su***de loss survivors have a direct and deeply personal experience with su***de that alters their perspective forever. The profound trauma of their loss, recollections of events prior to and following the su***de, and the knowledge they gain from other survivors leads them to realize the complexity of trying to prevent someone from ending their life.

Follow along, and join us in expanding the conversation this month.

We’re here at allianceofhope.org

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09/01/2026

Hot and humid today. Stay hydrated, take it easy and keep an eye on our neighbors.

A heat advisory will go into effect this afternoon starting at 1 PM until 8 PM Wednesday evening. Heat index values up to are 103 expected. The high temperatures paired with oppressive humidity may cause heat-related illness. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

09/01/2026

Wendell Berry 1934-2026

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

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Stay awhile.

We are often quick to offer advice, search for solutions, or find the right words.

But sometimes the most faithful thing we can offer another person is simply our presence.

Sit beside them.
Listen to the story.
Share the silence.
Celebrate the joy.
Make space for the tears.

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” -Romans 12:15

We don't always need to fix what hurts or explain what cannot be explained. Sometimes love simply stays.

Today, may we remember that presence is a gift.

08/28/2026

I'm hearing reports of 3 inches of rain in Martinsburg last night and seeing pictures of high water at an intersection I know.

08/27/2026

Also with the feeding of college students.

08/27/2026

Lord, have mercy

We are horrified and saddened by the news coming from Nepal about the flash flooding today. The ELCA is in contact with our companions and partners in Nepal as the impact continues to unfold. We hold our companions and partners, and the people of Nepal and Tibet in prayer in this incredibly challenging time.

Let us pray:

Loving God, in the communion of Christ, we are joined with the trials and sufferings of all. Be with the people of Nepal and Tibet affected by devastating flash flooding. Protect those who remain in danger, comfort those who grieve, strengthen first responders and aid workers, and guide leaders as they coordinate relief efforts.

Surround our companions and partners with your presence and peace. In the midst of uncertainty and loss, sustain hope, courage, and resilience through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

08/27/2026

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What does it mean to put on the mind of Christ?

Perhaps it begins with learning to see as Jesus sees:

To notice the person others overlook.
To listen before speaking.
To choose compassion over judgment.
To seek understanding instead of certainty.
To serve without needing recognition.
To make room at the table.

“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 2:5

The mind of Christ is more than something we believe. It shapes how we encounter our neighbors and how we move through the world.

Today, what might change if we tried to see through the eyes of Christ?

08/25/2026