The last 501 years have been nothing short of complicated for Lutheran-Roman Catholic relations. Generations of inherited animosity coupled with conflicting dogmatic differences have kept the two denominations at odds…
When one of Curt and Frieda Hahn’s sons, Erik, and his wife, Sunny, requested they relocate from Tempe, Ariz., to Durham, N.C., the couple couldn’t resist the pull of family,…
Editor’s note: As Lutherans, grace is at the heart of our faith understanding. But what does it look like to actually live out grace? In this series, we will explore…
Editor’s note: Martin Luther famously said, “Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise” (Luther’s Works, Vol. 53). The ELCA still holds tightly to Luther’s understanding. In…
Good leadership is at the heart of healthy and vibrant communities, whether that be communities of faith or otherwise. This past year the ELCA highlighted the roles leaders are playing…
There were times in Jane Harrington’s life when she found herself short on cash. “Sometimes I would eat mayonnaise sandwiches and thought it was a treat if there was lettuce…
When Ginny Price began her call as pastor of New Hope Lutheran Church, Columbia, Md., one of her first agenda items was to join a gym. “I take to heart…
Four years ago, Siiri Branstrom was afraid to attend First Lutheran Church, Duluth, Minn., where she was a member. After her divorce, worship there felt strange and uncomfortable. “I would…
Editor’s note: As Lutherans, grace is at the heart of our faith understanding. But what does it look like to actually live out grace? In this series, we will explore…
Jessica Clapp is a multifaceted artist who works out of a studio in downtown Napoleon, Ohio. The 31-year-old loves to draw, and she has been commissioned by a local brewery…
And the cows said, “Moo!” The sheep said, “Baa!” The chickens said, “Cluck!” My daughter, Charlotte, could have chimed in with the cows shouting, “Moo!” But that’s where her animal…
From the pews of Mwanakwerekwe Lutheran Church, you can see the minaret of the mosque a block away. As Sunday worship wraps up, the noon call to prayer begins. Between…
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