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Editor’s note: As we observe the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, Kevin Ritter-Jung, director of media and communications for the Metropolitan New York Synod, and Kathleen Ruen, synod director of…
My wife, Janie, recently reminded me of a Bible story I’ve read countless times but perhaps never fully understood. In Mark 2, a paralyzed man is brought to Jesus by…
Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater, Minn. President and CEO, Portico Benefit Services I grew up at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, where I was confirmed and married and where our…
An ELCA pastor, economist, activist and World Food Prize laureate, David Beckmann has spent his varied career working to end poverty and hunger. Though there has been dramatic progress against…
How do Palestinian Christians tell their story? In “Stolen Stories,” a 5-part educational video series by ELCA Sumud, listen to the voices of Palestinian siblings in Christ as they recount…
Patricia Davenport, the first African American woman to be elected bishop in the ELCA, died on July 29, 2026. This is an excerpt of an interview with Davenport by Nicolette…
“ຍິນດີຕ້ອນຮັບ—welcome to this day,” proclaimed Sara Schultz in Lao and English. “Welcome to Grace Lao Lutheran Church, welcome to Hope Lutheran Church!” With these words, the pastor of Hope in…
Because LivingLutheran.org publishes new content every day, some stories may slip under the radar. We’re taking a moment to highlight a few recent articles that reflect the resilience, joy and…
When families crossed a bridge and paid tolls every Sunday to worship in Arabic, Charbel Zgheib noticed. As pastor of Salam Arabic Church in Brooklyn, N.Y., Zgheib met families who…
Editor’s note: As news of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks spread, The Lutheran staff gathered at the Lutheran Center in Chicago to watch the events unfold. Plans for the November…
“Who is Peter?” the pastor asks. He continues: “Peter was a fisherman, an imperfect disciple of Christ. God had faith in him and made a way for him to be…
Focal verse “So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter”…
Across the ELCA, a new movement is taking shape, one grounded not in a single voice but in the collective witness of a people. The ELCA’s Asian and Pacific Islander…
Twenty-five years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, our lives as Americans were radically changed. The destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City, the attack on the Pentagon…
As Election Day approaches, political messages are coming from all corners of the political landscape, promoting division in an us-versus-them narrative, leaving little room for reflection or community building. At…
Editor’s note: This ELCA Worship document gives the background and practical implications for an addition to the church year calendar. Creation in Christ (or Feast of Creation), to be observed…
Through worship, singing, keynote speakers, workshops, service projects, recreation and more, the 2026 Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering brought participants together for learning, making connections and sharing their faith….
Students at Midland University in Fremont, Neb., are learning the value of serving their community during MOVE week. MOVE, which stands for Midland Outreach & Volunteer Engagement, connects the campus…
Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is A Mighty Fortress is Our God.
Editor’s note: On this Labor Day, we are sharing an article that first appeared in April 2020 that talks about our Lutheran vocation. What shall I do with my life?…
Series editor’s note: The 2026 theme for “Deeper understandings” is faithful witness in challenging times. This year, various authors will explore what it means for the ELCA, and each of us as Lutherans,…
Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, Living Lutheran is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with articles reflecting on the church’s role in civic life…
Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, Living Lutheran is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with articles reflecting on the church’s role in civic life…
Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy.
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In honor of International Women’s Day, which was celebrated Saturday, March 8, we lift up the following inspirational Lutheran women.
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My wife, Janie, recently reminded me of a Bible story I’ve read countless times but perhaps never fully understood. In Mark 2, a paralyzed man is brought to Jesus by…
Rooted and rising
Across the ELCA, a new movement is taking shape, one grounded not in a single voice but in the collective witness of a people. The ELCA’s Asian and Pacific Islander…
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