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Theology & Beliefs

Martin Luther gets graphic novel, musical theater treatment

As musical theater shows go, 500 years in the making might be a record. “Luther the Rock Opera,” based on the graphic novel “Luther,” premiered in Wittenberg, Germany, in mid-June…

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Leo Bancroft
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Leo Bancroft

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

The hip-hop reformer
Mission & Ministry

The hip-hop reformer

Martin Luther’s writings have been compared to a half-century of renowned scholars, reformers and religious leaders. But it’s likely that until now no one has ever compared the author of…

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Theology & Beliefs

Married professors share insights with LutherFacts

Editor’s note: Ronald and Abby Johnson are members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Springfield, Va., and have been writing a weekly blog on the life of Martin Luther called…

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Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Matt Zemanick

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

Our Lutheran Life: Diane Eidsness
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Diane Eidsness

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Jesse King, Sr.
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Jesse King, Sr.

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

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Theology & Beliefs

Father-son duo bring Luther to life in new musical

“Christ Lutheran Church in El Cerrito, California, smiled on our creativity.” That’s how Pastor Peter Krey describes his former congregation’s support of the original, half-hour long production of The Luther…

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Theology & Beliefs

Multi-use design brightens congregations, synods

Edgar Degas, the famed French painter, said: “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” With her “Formed, Re+Formed, Transformed” design (left), Linda Henke has created…

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Theology & Beliefs

Old time radio show brings the Reformation to congregations

Sermons, as many know them, are oral remarks steeped in theology, often paired with lessons from current or modern-day life. But members of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Modesto, Calif., were…

Our Lutheran Life: Chantelle Wren
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Chantelle Wren

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

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Theology & Beliefs

“Lutheran Guy” parody resurfaces for Reformation learning, worship

As a self-identified “liturgical ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic,” Cindy Strieter might likely be the Lutheran equivalent to song parody writing. In her 12 years of translating songs for her congregation, Prince…