As Election Day approaches, political messages are coming from all corners of the political landscape, promoting division in an us-versus-them narrative, leaving little room for reflection or community building. At…
On Feb. 28, the United States, in coordination with Israel, launched a bombing campaign against Iran, kicking off a series of debates about the justification for war. Secretary of Defense…
We all know the story of the angel appearing to shepherds on the night Jesus was born. In church, we’ll hear Matthew’s version this year, but many will think of…
In 2022 the ELCA Churchwide Assembly directed the formation of the Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church (CRLC), a diverse body of leaders who would examine the church’s governing structure,…
For many ELCA congregations, being Lutheran is a core identity, as foundational as being human. But J. Paul Rajashekar, a professor emeritus at United Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia and director…
When Jamil Zoughbi and Claudine Faltas answered God’s call, they never imagined the twists and turns their journey would take. Their lives in Bethlehem and Jerusalem weren’t that different from…
We listened—print is coming back. There are few instances where we can recall people publicly admitting they were wrong, though as humans we should be saying that more often. However,…
What does a team do when they cannot meet in person because the work spans the globe? If you are part of the Service and Justice home area of the…
Editor’s note: Embracing Queer Family uses the term “Queer” to mean “anyone who does not identify as heterosexual and cisgender.” The authors acknowledge that not everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community…
The hardest words to say are “I’m sorry.” Admitting our mistakes requires humility, self-awareness and vulnerability. Read any online comment section or social media post and you’ll see how hard…
Death is a common theme during Lent. The season opens with Ash Wednesday’s reminder that we are mortal and closes with the death of Christ himself on Good Friday. But…
People lined the walls of the tiny sanctuary of Atlanta’s St. Luke Lutheran Church, anticipating a type of worship that had never been done before. The summer heat climbed into…
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