Bishop Eaton issues statement on gun violence
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Bishop Eaton issues statement on gun violence

Following the mass shootings in Atlanta on March 16 and in Boulder, Colo., on March 22, Elizabeth Eaton has issued a statement on gun violence. “Together with God, we grieve…

ELCA and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) resume dialogue
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ELCA and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) resume dialogue

The ELCA and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have resumed a bilateral dialogue that will define a new ecumenical relationship for common mission and ministry. In a March 10…

So more people may know the way of Jesus
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So more people may know the way of Jesus

On Feb. 1, the ELCA churchwide organization implemented Future Church, a new working structure focused on motivating the entire church to actively share the way of Jesus with more people…

“This is what praising God looks like”
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“This is what praising God looks like”

The term “period poverty” refers to inadequate access to menstrual hygiene tools and education. According to estimates by the Huffington Post, menstruation-related products can cost more than $18,000 in a…

Louise Johnson named ELCA executive for administration
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Louise Johnson named ELCA executive for administration

Louise N. Johnson, a pastor of the ELCA, has been elected by the ELCA Church Council as the executive for administration, a position that is coterminous with the term of…