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From The Presiding Bishop
The promise, hope of Christmas
A Christmas message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton.
Mission & Ministry
Class on the current
On Sept. 1, 12 students, one teaching assistant, two professors and two guides boarded 24-foot voyageur canoes to embark on an adventure down the Mississippi River. No, this isn’t a…
Faith in Action
168 hours in a week …
Each week in every congregation of the ELCA we gather together. There may or may not be Sunday school. Sometimes worship includes confession, and sometimes not. Most churches have a…
From The Presiding Bishop
Putting the pieces together
It has been just more than two years since I began this call. I’m often asked what has been the greatest surprise. Certainly the amount of travel has been a…
Faith in Action
That’s (Not) Mine
Children get the message in our consumer culture that greed is OK and it’s normal to claim things as “mine.” It’s not easy to get rid of the habit of…
Faith in Action
In a pickle
The children of Living Word Lutheran Church, Laurinburg, N.C., from the time they can toddle have deposited their own offering in a large Mt. Olive Pickle jar during worship. It’s…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Sing to God with gratitude
Be grateful for Jesus Christ and for all that he has done for us.
Prayer Ventures
December 21 – December 27
A week of prayers for the world and ministries of this church.
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Is God active in our world?
The Scripture lessons loudly assert the real presence of a real God.
Prayer Ventures
December 14 – December 20
A week of prayers for the world and ministries of this church.
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Don’t stop at just confession
We also need repentance, which leads to a change in direction.
Prayer Ventures
December 7 – December 13
A week of prayers for the world and ministries of this church.