I’m a Lutheran: Samuel L. Jones
Mountain View Lutheran Church, Edgewood, Wash. Eagle Scout; retired U.S. Navy commander When I got involved in my congregation, it started with the children. My wife and I wanted to…
Mountain View Lutheran Church, Edgewood, Wash. Eagle Scout; retired U.S. Navy commander When I got involved in my congregation, it started with the children. My wife and I wanted to…
In July 2023, the ADLA assembly took place in Atlanta. Members engaged in worship, attended educational workshops and conducted official business, including the election of a new governing board. In…
The gift of God’s son is for the world, not just our church buildings. The Future Church vision focuses on the world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in…
Eric Krewson of the Chairman Dances plays songs from his band’s new album and shares the inspiration behind them in an exclusive interview with Living Lutheran.
ELCA African Descent Ministries celebrates Black History Month with season two of “Talks at the Desk,” a four-part video series exploring diverse expressions of the church. A new video will…
On Dec. 30, 2021, the Marshall Fire, a destructive wildfire and urban conflagration whipped by sustained winds, swept across Boulder County, Colo., engulfing areas of the towns of Louisville and…
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the heritage and contributions of Indigenous members of our church and society. In her weekly video message, Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the…
Editor’s note: As we reflect on one of the most tumultuous years in recent history, with movements that brought discussions of race and racism to the forefront, we offer a series focusing on…
When a congregation’s location can best be described as “on the road out of town, near the mall,” that location might be one reason people aren’t filling the pews on…
Since Davey and Goliath debuted 60 years ago, its impact has stretched beyond the Lutheran church and into the greater world. Its characters and themes–kindness, inclusivity, and the love of…
Editor’s note: As we reflect on one of the most tumultuous years in recent history, with movements that brought discussions of race and racism to the forefront, we offer a series focusing on…
Editor’s note: As we reflect on one of the most tumultuous years in recent history, with movements that brought discussions of race and racism to the forefront, we offer a…
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