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All are welcome
The church’s catchphrase “all are welcome” is so common it seems like a meme. But what do these three simple words actually mean? Are they sincere or do dwindling congregations…
From The Presiding Bishop
Holy Saturday
They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it with the spices in linen cloths, according to the burial custom of the Jews. Now there was a garden in the…
From The Presiding Bishop (Spanish)
Sábado Santo
“Ambos tomaron el cuerpo de Jesús y, conforme a la costumbre judía de dar sepultura, lo envolvieron en vendas con las especias aromáticas. En el lugar donde crucificaron a Jesús…
Spiritual Resources
America’s Original Sin
Jim Wallis is an author, activist, teacher and pastor who, as founder of Sojourners magazine, has convened faith-inspired movements for justice and peace. He is the author of 10 books,…
Faith in Action
Grandma in Blue with Red Hat
A boy attends art classes at the museum where he and the other children are asked why a painting should be in an exhibition. They reply that it is beautiful,…
Spiritual Resources
Science and faith
Who are we? What is our place in the cosmos? What is the meaning of life? As humans, we constantly ask these profound questions in one setting or another. Both…
Faith in Action
Youth tutoring program provides lesson plans for life
On a recent Thursday evening at Ebenezer Lutheran in Chicago, students sat at tables smiling, laughing, talking and enjoying a meal of pasta prepared by Michael Fick, pastor of the…
Faith in Action
Radio show brings laughter, more people into church
Everett Erickson and members of New Frontier Lutheran would fit into any congregation in Minnesota — they hold pancake breakfasts, debate about the duties of head usher and deal with…
Spiritual Resources
Out of the shadow
Soon I’ll accompany my dad on a trip back to where he grew up in New York City. He is 73 and unsure how much longer he will be able…
Faith in Action
Resource on Islam
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service released “My Neighbor is Muslim,” a seven-part study guide for congregations, schools and other community organizations. First developed in 2015 by Lutheran Social Service of…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Judgment tempered with grace
Two sides of the same coin, they help us find our way to God.
Prayer Ventures
February 22 – February 28
A week of prayers for the world and ministries of this church.