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Installed Sept. 19 as bishop of the ELCA Metropolitan Chicago Synod, Erik Christensen believes that the church needs to equip its members to extend invitations to their communities in ways…
Humanity longs to be connected—this deep human hunger to belong, to not be lost in the vast machinery of the world. Six degrees of separation, they call it. The church…
Editor’s note: One way the ELCA is a connected church is through Lutherans’ shared love of music. As Reformation Day approaches, we’re sharing a series of articles exploring how Martin…
Editor’s note: One way the ELCA is a connected church is through Lutherans’ shared love of music. As Reformation Day approaches, we’re sharing a series of articles exploring how Martin…
Editor’s note: One way the ELCA is a connected church is through Lutherans’ shared love of music. As Reformation Day approaches, we’re sharing a series of articles exploring how Martin…
Oct. 11 is Clergy Appreciation Day. To celebrate, we’ve spent the past week asking our social media followers to share stories and appreciation for the rostered ministers in their lives….
Lieutenant Commander William Bevins, a Navy chaplain, finds that ministry and the military have a lot in common. Both attract a certain kind of person, he said—one who isn’t afraid…
The following are highlights of news and community projects being spearheaded by congregations like yours, which are collected from readers and synod e-newsletters. To share news of your congregation, email…
Focal verse “For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Reflection Many afternoons lately, after school, I’ve found myself at home alone….
The first time Andrea Roske-Metcalfe attended a live event presented by the Moth, she had no idea what the global storytelling nonprofit was. “I ended up at a Moth Mainstage…
“Days like this remind us that God’s work is often pretty ordinary. It looks like people gathering around a table, packing a bag, carrying a box, making room for someone…
In what ways can we deepen our connection with God and each other? Today we’re sharing a few prompts to encourage you during your personal spiritual time. We hope this…
Editor’s note: Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued his sixth entry in “All together in one place,” a series of monthly messages. Each message shares a pastoral word, rooted…
Editor’s note: One way the ELCA is a connected church is through Lutherans’ shared love of music. As Reformation Day approaches, we’re sharing a series of articles exploring how Martin…
Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a statement about recent incidents related to the death penalty in the United States. “My heart was troubled by the recent…
Editor’s note: Today, on World Food Day, people around the world join in raising awareness of hunger and taking collective action to end it for good. This year’s World Food…
In the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, at the end of the Trail of Tears, stands an enduring haven of hope. Oaks Indian Mission, a ministry of the ELCA, offers residential…
Editor’s note: After publication, Living Lutheran learned that the fall issue cover image for this story included AI-generated imagery. Living Lutheran takes a strong stance against knowingly using AI-generated content of…
Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Blessed Assurance. Information from the Hymnal Companion to ELW, Westermeyer
“God’s grace gives permission to feel all the feelings, even if the world around you wants to tidy this all up pleasantly” (“Reproductive Loss: Seeking Peace in Faith Practices”). Many…
What does responsible theology entail, and why is it important today? What does it mean to be a theologian of the cross? And how does the cross inspire action, not…
Several years ago, across the span of a summer, I lived, studied and wrote in Wittenberg, Germany, where Martin Luther sparked the Reformation. Each week, people from around the world…
Editor’s note: One way the ELCA is a connected church is through Lutherans’ shared love of music. As Reformation Day approaches, we’re sharing a series of articles exploring Gen Z’s…
Editor’s note: One way the ELCA is a connected church is through Lutherans’ shared love of music. As Reformation Day approaches, we’re sharing a series of articles exploring how Martin…
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Lieutenant Commander William Bevins, a Navy chaplain, finds that ministry and the military have a lot in common. Both attract a certain kind of person, he said—one who isn’t afraid…
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“God’s grace gives permission to feel all the feelings, even if the world around you wants to tidy this all up pleasantly” (“Reproductive Loss: Seeking Peace in Faith Practices”). Many…
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