Exploring meditation, mindfulness and contemplative practices
Faith in Action

Exploring meditation, mindfulness and contemplative practices

Click here to read the original article by Meghan Johnston Aelabouni in full. Graphic created by Kelly Wilkerson.
What is a thriving congregation? (Part one)
Faith in Action

What is a thriving congregation? (Part one)

Imagine measuring congregational vitality by how alive people and faith communities feel in their gathering and in their interactions with their neighbors, instead of determining success by counting the number…
Lutherpalians
Faith in Action

Lutherpalians

More than two decades after the ELCA and The Episcopal Church became full communion partners, congregations from both denominations are joining forces in arrangements that many see as the way…
The virtual church?
Faith in Action

The virtual church?

Bounce around the internet for a while and you’ll catch wind of how virtual reality experiences, such as those sought in the metaverse, are supposed to change the world—and soon….
Church closures yield growth
Faith in Action

Church closures yield growth

We recognize the wisdom of Ecclesiastes when it comes to the life cycles of all living beings. As individuals, we know our lives will end someday. But it’s often more…
“We need each other”
Faith in Action

“We need each other”

In 2018, three small congregations within a 10-mile radius of downtown Oklahoma City—Ascension, St. Mark and Redeemer—were struggling financially to maintain their buildings and meet associated expenses. After Brian Campbell…
‘God’s Work. Our Hands.’ Sunday 2022
Faith in Action

‘God’s Work. Our Hands.’ Sunday 2022

On Sept. 11, ELCA congregations across the country joined together for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday. This annual dedicated day of service builds on the work ELCA members do every…