When shepherds grieve
Faith in Action

When shepherds grieve

Shepherds who grieve need the support of their ministry settings. What gifts can a faith community offer in times of sorrow? How can safe space be created so rostered ministers…
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Past experience not necessary

For the past 16 years, First Trinity Lutheran in Washington, D.C., a congregation of about 75 to 80 Sunday worshipers, has run a business next door to its building near…
A supper to remember
Faith in Action

A supper to remember

Around 100 guests gathered in the dining hall of Christ the King Lutheran in Miami last July, the air filled with the smell of meat and spices as the congregation…
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Faith in Action

The path to citizenship

At last, David Hurtado can vote for his local school board members, hospital commissioners and legislators. “I have a voice,” said the Manson, Wash., resident, who voted for the first…
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Sanctuary at University Lutheran

There were plenty of steps along the way—from an inspirational sermon, to lengthy talks in committee, to a congregational vote and to forming a multifaith coalition. But when the call…
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Sewing for a mission

A renewal of sorts is building momentum in the Northeastern Iowa Synod, where some enterprising women are giving discarded bags a new purpose in mission. In 2016, Marilyn Westpfahl, a…
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Reformation roots

A Shorewood, Wis., couple’s unique way of worshiping has served as a symbol to their community of how the Reformation transformed religion and continues to affect families. For the entirety…
One paws-itively holy hound
Faith in Action

One paws-itively holy hound

ELCA pastor Denise Gundersen was at a church meeting when a dog wandered into the room. She wondered aloud where it came from, and the host pastor replied, “He’s a…