Her-stories: Bishop Jessica Crist
Theology & Beliefs

Her-stories: Bishop Jessica Crist

Editor’s note: This story is a part of The Lutheran World Federation’s Her-stories global Lutheran storytelling project. If you have a story of how women have reformed the church or…

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Theology & Beliefs

Ordinary artifacts from an extraordinary movement

I looked into the glass case, my eyes inches away from notes Martin Luther wrote the night before he answered the pope and emperor at Worms. Just behind me was…

Her-stories: Bishop Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt
Theology & Beliefs

Her-stories: Bishop Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt

Editor’s note: This story is a part of The Lutheran World Federation’s Her-stories global Lutheran storytelling project. If you have a story of how women have reformed the church or…

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Theology & Beliefs

Travel special as ministry field

For years, Rick Steves has had his sights on 2017. As the 500th anniversary of the Reformation approached, the travel guide knew he wanted to create for his popular PBS…

Her-stories: Marit Johnson
Theology & Beliefs

Her-stories: Marit Johnson

Editor’s note: This story is a part of The Lutheran World Federation’s Her-stories global Lutheran storytelling project. If you have a story of how women have reformed the church or…

Reformation 500: 50 Reformation figures

Reformation 500: 50 Reformation figures

As we commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Living Lutheran is exploring 500 of its unique aspects, continuing our series this month with 50 Reformation figures. 1 John Wycliffe…

ELCA presiding bishop issues International Women’s Day letter
Theology & Beliefs

ELCA presiding bishop issues International Women’s Day letter

Editor’s note: In observance of International Women’s Day, the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has issued the following pastoral letter. Dear…

Her-stories: Rev. Laura Ingersol
Theology & Beliefs

Her-stories: Rev. Laura Ingersol

Editor’s note: This story is a part of The Lutheran World Federation’s Her-stories global Lutheran storytelling project. If you have a story of how women have reformed the church or…

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Theology & Beliefs

Reformation stories: Martin Luther as old-time radio star

Editor’s note: Throughout 2017, we’re highlighting reader submissions of ways they’re observing the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Submit your story by sending 300 words or less, plus photos, to livinglutheran@elca.org,…

Reformation 500: 50 Reformation sites

Reformation 500: 50 Reformation sites

As we commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Living Lutheran is exploring 500 of its unique aspects, continuing our series this month with 50 Reformation locations. Rick Steves’ top…

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Theology & Beliefs

Reformation stories: Christmas tree decorations from Martin Luther’s seal

Editor’s note: Throughout 2017, we’re highlighting reader submissions of ways they’re observing the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Submit your story by sending 300 words or less, plus photos, to livinglutheran@elca.org,…

Reformation 500: 50 Reformation quotes

Reformation 500: 50 Reformation quotes

As we kick off the year of the Reformation’s 500th anniversary, Living Lutheran begins a series in which we’ll highlight 500 items about the Reformation and its spirit and impact….