Caring for mental health together
Mission & Ministry

Caring for mental health together

In a church that proclaims God’s care for people’s bodies, minds and spirits, tending to mental health is not separate from faith—it’s part of how we live it out. Yet…
A catalyst for meaningful dialogue
Theology & Beliefs

A catalyst for meaningful dialogue

How can faith and science move beyond conflict and into meaningful conversation? This was the question ELCA pastors Will Rose and Thomas Johnston were pondering when they created the podcast…
A declaration of war…and peace
Study Guides, Theology & Beliefs

A declaration of war…and peace

On Feb. 28, the United States, in coordination with Israel, launched a bombing campaign against Iran, kicking off a series of debates about the justification for war. Secretary of Defense…
Hope and encouragement in challenging times
Theology & Beliefs

Hope and encouragement in challenging times

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,…
Rebuilt on a foundation of faith
Living Faithfully

Rebuilt on a foundation of faith

After a Christmas Eve service in 2020, parishioners of Good Shepherd Lutheran in Levittown, N.Y., left church for home. It was the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following protocols to…
At a crossroad
Mission & Ministry

At a crossroad

When a torrential rainstorm hit the U.N. Climate Negotiations pavilion in Belém, Brazil, last November, one reporter joked that the scene of flooding and pelting rain was “like the apocalyptic…
Holy rollers
Living Faithfully

Holy rollers

This story begins at a tavern table, as many do. It’s been a long day at a gathering of people from across the windy plains that surround your home. Usually…
Small steps, lasting change
Mission & Ministry

Small steps, lasting change

Editor’s note: April is Financial Literacy Month. In this article, Portico Benefit Services reminds us that it’s a good time to take one faithful step forward, even when the path…
Serving like Christ
Living Faithfully

Serving like Christ

Editor’s note: The ELCA has a long and meaningful history of ministry in rural areas. This story is part of a series highlighting innovative rural ministries in ELCA congregations and communities today.  In…
God is on our side
Theology & Beliefs

God is on our side

Jesus is making his way up to Jerusalem with his friends. What hopes, what expectations they must have had. With this Jesus, a new world is dawning. Soon, our dark…
Was Jesus innocent?
Voices of Faith, Theology & Beliefs

Was Jesus innocent?

Of course he was innocent, responds every ounce of theology and tradition. Our salvation rests on this, that Jesus was fully God and thus incapable of sin, that his suffering and…