Woven Together: God’s Call to Ministry
Jul 20, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry reminded us that we are held together in Christ, sustained by the Spirit, and led by God—even when we can't see the way.
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On Thursday, May 1, Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson, Assistant Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, and Father Javier Arias of Comunidad Amada de Cristo (Christ’s Beloved Community) in Winston-Salem—a shared mission of the NC Synod ELCA and the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina—led a joyous service celebrating 47 Confirmations, 26 First Communions, and 32 Receptions into Membership. The sanctuary at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem was filled with more than 400 Latino worshipers, as Comunidad Amada de Cristo’s regular worship space could not accommodate the crowd for such a special occasion. It was a vibrant and spirit-filled day of worship and celebration!
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