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A hymn for Advent: “Joy to the World” (ELW 267)
Today we pause to contemplate the words of the Advent hymn “Joy to the World” (ELW 267), words by Isaac Watts. Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let…
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ELCA good gifts for the holidays
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Highly recommended
Lullaby for the King With Lullaby for the King, award-winning poet and author Nikki Grimes has created a read-aloud Christmas story that families will return to again and again for…
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Lectionary blog: Know thyself
Lectionary for Dec. 17, 2023 Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 In a Nov. 10 statement, the Patriarchs and the Heads…
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Advent activity: Reflection tree
This week’s Advent activity can be completed with a group or as a solo project. We hope it will help you create a space for reflection, community and celebration as…
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A hymn for Advent: “People, Look East” (ELW, 248)
Today, we pause to contemplate the words of the Advent hymn, “People, Look East” (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 248; this version is by Marty Haugen). People, look east. The time is…
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Sacred transforming work
How can predominately white churches engage in the necessary preparatory work to call ministers of color to lead them? Leaders of color in the ELCA often face discouragement and lack…
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A study guide for “Faith and action”
Since its beginning in 1988, the ELCA has partnered with Lutheran churches in Central America, not only to mutually enrich our faith through accompaniment but also to learn about and…
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Study guide for “A legacy of Lutheran storytelling”
As the final printed issue of Living Lutheran is published, it’s a good time to reflect on how the magazine has helped God’s people understand events in a faith context….
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New ways to prepare
For generations of families, Advent has been known for children’s eager opening of tiny paper windows on an Advent calendar, each window building on the biblical promise of a coming…
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Lectionary blog: Speaking consolation amid desolation
Lectionary for Dec. 10, 2023 Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 I’ve been dreading writing this reflection in light of the warfare…
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A table prayer for Advent
In the days of Advent, Christians prepare to celebrate the presence of God’s Word among us in our own day. During these four weeks, we pray that the reign of…
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