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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Absorbing the Transfiguration

The important question is what did the disciples say they saw?

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Prayer Ventures

February 1 – February 7

A week of prayers for the world and ministries of this church.

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Voices of Faith

Tail light sheds light on racism

I understood, in a in-my-face kind of way, what white privilege is.

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Spiritual Resources

Join 40 Days of Giving

Congregations will raise $2 million to benefit ELCA World Hunger.

Chapel of love
Mission & Ministry

Chapel of love

When Dean Beckwith, a retired ELCA pastor, originally bought the property he now lives on in Saddle Lake, Mich., he was immediately intrigued by the old well house that stood…

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Spiritual Resources

A Step Along the Way: Models of Christian Service

Stephen J. Pope, a professor in the theology department of Boston College, sees Christian service as a sign of faith, humility and hope. He says compassionate service lies at the…

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Living Faithfully

Book

We love the way this children’s picture book begins: “This is a book. Black words. On white paper. No buttons. No bonus levels. Not a single sound, in fact. It’s…

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Living Faithfully

The Good Dinosaur

Arlo was the runt in a dinosaur litter and is constantly teased by his stronger siblings. His greatest character flaw is that he is frightened by everything. The family worries…

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Living Faithfully

Poetry takes center stage in NYC

Every third Sunday afternoon, folks gather at St. John Lutheran Church, New York, N.Y., for Kairos Poetry Café, which plays host to poets, musicians, and performing and visual artists. The…

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Living Faithfully

Ashes to go

This will be the fourth year that Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church in New York City takes to the street with ashes, prayer and God’s love on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 10…