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Theology & Beliefs

Listen, God is calling (part 2)

Editor’s note: the following is part of a series of articles from ELCA theologians, Rostered Ministers, seminarians/professors and other contributors that feature individual viewpoints on the Reformation’s importance on the occasion of…

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Theology & Beliefs

Listen, God is calling (part 1)

Editor’s note: The following is part of a series of articles from ELCA theologians, Rostered Ministers, seminarians/professors and other contributors that feature individual viewpoints on the Reformation’s importance on the occasion of…

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Theology & Beliefs

Ecumenical event explores spiritual reformation

Recognizing how spirituality is reformed and transformed in response was the basis for “There is a Season: Reforming Spirituality,” the #ELCA500 anniversary grant program hosted by Christ Lutheran Church, Belvidere,…

When shepherds grieve
Faith in Action

When shepherds grieve

Shepherds who grieve need the support of their ministry settings. What gifts can a faith community offer in times of sorrow? How can safe space be created so rostered ministers…

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Theology & Beliefs

Small Catechism, faith formation at heart of Reformation education

Was there someone special in your life as a child who helped you form your understanding of the Lutheran faith? Perhaps your early learnings could have benefitted from a bit…

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Faith in Action

Past experience not necessary

For the past 16 years, First Trinity Lutheran in Washington, D.C., a congregation of about 75 to 80 Sunday worshipers, has run a business next door to its building near…

A supper to remember
Faith in Action

A supper to remember

Around 100 guests gathered in the dining hall of Christ the King Lutheran in Miami last July, the air filled with the smell of meat and spices as the congregation…

Form a faithful foundation
Mission & Ministry

Form a faithful foundation

“Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in holy baptism: to live among God’s faithful people; to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s…

Winter to-do list for little Lutherans
Faith in Action

Winter to-do list for little Lutherans

For those in certain regions of the U.S., winter brings cold days and long, dark nights. After holiday celebrations and ringing in the New Year, the winter months provide ample…

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Theology & Beliefs

Tomatoes, robots and rubber ducks (part 2)

Editor’s note: the following is part of a series of articles from ELCA theologians, Rostered Ministers, seminarians/professors and other contributors that feature individual viewpoints on the Reformation’s importance on the occasion of…