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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: There ain’t no easy way

Church, if done right, reminds us of things we’d rather not think about.

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Prayer Ventures

November 30 – December 6

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

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Living Faithfully

Share your good news

To share the unique stories of its parishioners, WestSide Lutheran, Sioux Falls, S.D., created “WestSide Stories,” online video vignettes of its members sharing their faith and passion for the congregation….

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Living Faithfully

Youth celebrate ‘bold’ women in their lives

Bold Women’s Day, observed on the fourth Sunday in February by Women of the ELCA, celebrates Lutheran women who are boldly living their faith in Jesus Christ. Members of All…

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Living Faithfully

A radical welcome

Like most days in San Antonio, it’s hot and sticky. Rosemarie Doucette is wearing her clerical collar, and her shirt is soaked in sweat and tears. She’s just come from…

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: How will you reflect God’s love?

It can be an Advent sign of God’s ongoing activity in the world.

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Prayer Ventures

November 23 – November 29

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

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From The Presiding Bishop

The unsettled season of Advent

O come, O come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 257). Advent. We were just here…

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Mission & Ministry

Blessing

Thirty minutes before our son and his fiancee walked down the aisle to exchange vows for a lifetime, the rabbi steered them into the large dining room of the house…

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Questions and more questions

“What is God like?” and also “What is godlike?”

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Prayer Ventures

November 16 – November 22

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

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: A message of hope and promise

In the midst of distress, can God be trusted to still care about us?