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Theology & Beliefs

“Lutheran Guy” parody resurfaces for Reformation learning, worship

As a self-identified “liturgical ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic,” Cindy Strieter might likely be the Lutheran equivalent to song parody writing. In her 12 years of translating songs for her congregation, Prince…

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Kathryn Gulbranson
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Kathryn Gulbranson

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

‘Amazing grace’ — St. Paulus Lutheran celebrates 150 years
Living Faithfully

‘Amazing grace’ — St. Paulus Lutheran celebrates 150 years

St. Paulus Lutheran Church turned 150 years old on May 15. San Francisco has been its home for the past century and a half, and during that time, St. Paulus…

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Theology & Beliefs

Luther and ministry “in crisis”

Our church has a current and growing crisis in terms of what is often called our “public ministry.” Following Martin Luther’s great insight on Christian vocation, we believe every one…

Our Lutheran Life: The Jollys
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: The Jollys

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

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Living Faithfully

Showing up

It was a familiar scene for me as the pastor, newly married: “So, Pastor, when are you planning on having kids?” “You don’t feel well? (Big smile.) Oh, I can…

A seat at the table
Living Faithfully

A seat at the table

It’s a Tuesday night. People are gathered in a back room of a restaurant in downtown Tulsa, Okla. Amid the pouring of refills and clearing of plates, someone begins to…

“E Pluribus Unum Deus”: Out of many, one God
Mission & Ministry

“E Pluribus Unum Deus”: Out of many, one God

As Christians, we are called to love and serve the neighbor. The question posed in Luke 10:29— “Who is my neighbor?”—has been one the ELCA has explored since its founding…

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Daniel Disch
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Daniel Disch

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

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Living Faithfully

Action across denominations

People living in poverty in Sioux Falls, S.D., are receiving unprecedented attention from Christian church leaders of all denominations across the city. Their action plan calls for collaboration to help…

Our Lutheran Life: Deb Schlagel
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Deb Schlagel

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

What the Reformation taught me about being a dad
Living Faithfully

What the Reformation taught me about being a dad

A year ago, the following sentiment is not one I would’ve predicted I’d be expressing this Father’s Day: Martin Luther and the birth and infancy of my second child will…