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Top five articles from 2018

As we wrapped up 2018, we took a look at some of our top stories from the year. Below are Living Lutheran‘s five most-read articles from 2018. They’re worth a read…

ELCA presiding bishop, Christian leaders issue statement on Israel and Palestine
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ELCA presiding bishop, Christian leaders issue statement on Israel and Palestine

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton was a co-signatory of an ecumenical statement sent November 14 to all members of the U.S. Congress and Senate, as well as to the White…

ELCA Church Council addresses ‘well-governed, connected, sustainable’ goal
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ELCA Church Council addresses ‘well-governed, connected, sustainable’ goal

The Church Council of the ELCA met at the Lutheran Center in Chicago Nov. 8-11. As it continues to focus its work around Future Directions 2025 priority areas, the council engaged…

ELCA, Episcopalian, Catholic leaders issue statement on East Jerusalem hospitals
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ELCA, Episcopalian, Catholic leaders issue statement on East Jerusalem hospitals

The presiding bishop and Conference of Bishops of the ELCA, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church on behalf of its House of Bishops, and the United States Conference of…

Study guide: To serve and love the neighbor
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Study guide: To serve and love the neighbor

In five years “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday has grown from an innovative idea to an emerging valued tradition. You see the trademark bright yellow shirts as Lutherans organize to…

ELCA Conference of Bishops issues statement on East Jerusalem hospitals
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ELCA Conference of Bishops issues statement on East Jerusalem hospitals

Members of the ELCA Conference of Bishops have issued a statement on reports that the U.S. government is planning to discontinue financial assistance to Augusta Victoria Hospital and five other…

Proposed funding cuts endanger life-saving care at LWF hospital
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Proposed funding cuts endanger life-saving care at LWF hospital

Life-saving medical treatments at The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) owned and operated Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem have been put in jeopardy by U.S. budgetary cuts to East Jerusalem hospitals…

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Gathered together, changed forever

“Here is the wonderful news. When it looks impossible, remember most of all that Jesus has changed everything.” On the final night of the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering, a hush…