In the aftermath of beloved singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton’s death on Aug. 25, churches across the country have commemorated the 80-year-old American icon, her faith and her…
If you’re searching for real-life examples of the breadth of work ELCA World Hunger does, look no further than Doreen and David Rinas. For the Rinases, 50 years of marriage…
Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, Living Lutheran is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with articles reflecting on the church’s role in civic life…
Ben Eisele, a pastor and co-founder of the discussion group Brewed Theology (BT), was leading one of its monthly sessions at a local brewery. His group included several faithful attendees…
Editor’s note: ELCA Racial Justice Ministries offers a variety of free resources that are available for digital download on the ELCA website. The next webinar in this series, “Freedom of…
Dan Michel was working diligently with his team on a new feature for ELCA.org: a guided exploration tool that would provide a more interactive search experience for those looking to…
Walking into the 2023 Rostered Ministers Gathering in the middle of a sweltering summer in Phoenix, Jealaine Marple wasn’t quite sure what to expect. “I was hemming and hawing about…
Editor’s note: Presented by the ELCA in partnership with Augsburg Fortress, the 2026 National Day of Racial Healing observance, “Just Us Narratives: A Night of Centering Multiracial Voices Across the…
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