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Mission & Ministry

The changing face of church

“When it’s done, it will [be] a seismic shift from what we’ve known.”

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‘If God calls us, we are coming’

In the occupied areas of the Holy Land, bravery and hope survive.

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Racist posts by congregants?

It may be an awkward situation, but it needs to be addressed.

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In praise of service – and words

Witness without words is a witness to ourselves, not witness to Christ.

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Sowing seeds

Dagny May Bankewitz, 10 months old and newly baptized, plays with confetti “seeds of faith and love” used during worship to illustrate the parable of the sower. Dagny and her…

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MIF helps growing congregation

With the fund’s help, a larger and efficient worship space was built.

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A new church for a new country

Situated in eastern Africa is the newest country in the world. But newest isn’t the only way to describe South Sudan — it’s also one of the most volatile. After…

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Developing ‘strong bonds’

Every day nearly 150 ELCA clergy are at work ministering to the women and men of the U.S. armed forces. “As chaplains we interact with our people in some powerful…

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Living Lutheran amid elections

How can the Lutheran tradition help us navigate all the rhetoric?

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The four seasons of camp

Summer has always been a busy time for camps, hosting hundreds of kids at a time where days can be spent swimming, hiking or singing around campfires. But what happens…

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The essential ingredient is old-timers

When Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest, welcomes a newcomer to Homeboy Industries, he begins with a conversation in his office and invites the former gang member to share his or…

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Recommended – visit a mosque

A visit to Muslim neighbors is bad for stereotypes and Islamophobia.