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Living Faithfully

Can dogs go to heaven?

The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley; it…
A place for all religions at Lutheran schools
Mission & Ministry

A place for all religions at Lutheran schools

“Being Lutheran is not about living in a Lutheran bubble. We become more fully Lutheran—and more importantly more fully Christian—when we encounter and do life with people who are not…
Countdown to Houston
Living Faithfully

Countdown to Houston

“If I had to say something to youth who are considering going or who aren’t sure, I would say, ‘Go!’ ” — Mary Winsor, 16 Thousands of Lutheran teens from…
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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
Living Faithfully

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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Living Faithfully

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
Living Faithfully

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…