Down-to-earth leadership
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Down-to-earth leadership

Timothy Graham didn’t plan on becoming a bishop. “I knew my name would be lifted up, but I didn’t have any expectations,” said Graham, who serves as a pastor of…
A second chance to experience the Gathering
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A second chance to experience the Gathering

This year the ELCA Youth Gathering hosted young adult Lutherans for the first time. The Young Adult Ministry, a network of young adult programs across the ELCA, was able to…
“An important time to be the church”
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“An important time to be the church”

For Nathan Pipho, who was elected June 7 as bishop of the New England Synod, the top three priorities for his synod are clear: “Telling the story of Jesus, building…
What God has in store for us
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What God has in store for us

Jen Nagel believes the church is at a turning point. “I have the sense that we’re at a time of change for the Lutheran church—for all of Christianity,” she said….
2024 ELCA Youth Gathering: Day 2
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2024 ELCA Youth Gathering: Day 2

On the second day of the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, Lutheran young people gathered collectively and in groups across New Orleans to explore together the meaning of “Created to Be…
2024 ELCA Youth Gathering kicks off in New Orleans
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2024 ELCA Youth Gathering kicks off in New Orleans

For the first time in six years, thousands of ELCA young people from across the country gathered in one place last night. After postponing and ultimately canceling the national event…
MYLE and the tAble: Closing day
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MYLE and the tAble: Closing day

On Tuesday, MYLE and the tAble came to a close. Students were in disbelief that their time together was over, but excited to join their youth groups for the Gathering….