Sumud week 2: Good news of great joy for all people
Spiritual Resources

Sumud week 2: Good news of great joy for all people

Week 2 of Following the Way of Jesus: A Lenten Holy Land Journey is: “Good News of Great Joy For All People” with Imad Haddad, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran…

LWF issues statement of commitment to cease-fire and release of hostages in Gaza
Faith in Action

LWF issues statement of commitment to cease-fire and release of hostages in Gaza

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has issued a statement of commitment to a cease-fire and release of hostages in Gaza. “This week marks five months since the attack of Hamas…

ELCA Conference of Bishops calls for a permanent bilateral cease-fire in Gaza
Faith in Action

ELCA Conference of Bishops calls for a permanent bilateral cease-fire in Gaza

The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA has issued a statement calling for a permanent bilateral cease-fire in Gaza. “We urge President Joe Biden, our legislators, and all who lead…

The good news of reconciling love
Voices of Faith

The good news of reconciling love

Series editor’s note: Throughout 2024, “Deeper understandings” will feature teaching scholars of the ELCA reflecting on the many ways that Lutheran theology makes a difference for our daily lives. —Kristin Johnston Largen, president…