Khristi Lauren Adams is a speaker, a pastor of the American Baptist Churches USA and an advocate for young women. She’s also the founder and director of the Becoming Conference…
Lectionary blog for March 29, 2020 Fifth Sunday in Lent Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45 Much of the conversation about the state of Christian denominations, and maybe…
When I was growing up, my mother encouraged me to try everything: sports, music, art, student government and camps of every kind. These extracurricular activities helped me build friendships in…
Lectionary blog for March 22, 2020 Fourth Sunday in Lent 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesian 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 I believe the sine qua non of the Spirit working in…
Lectionary for March 15, 2020 Third Sunday in Lent Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42 As part of their studies, I urge my students to read Hebrew Bible…
Series editor’s note: Throughout 2020, “Deeper understandings” will engage the ELCA’s commitment to authentic diversity. Kevin Vandiver will continue on this theme in the next issue. —Kathryn A. Kleinhans, dean…
Series editor’s note: Throughout 2020, “Deeper understandings” will engage the ELCA’s commitment to authentic diversity. Surekha Nelavala will continue on this theme in the next issue. —Kathryn A. Kleinhans, dean…
Lectionary blog for March 8, 2020 Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 12:1-4; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17 Amid the reflective and penitential season of Lent, we must stubbornly…
Lent is a time of introspection, and even penance, as we look forward with humble awe and deep gratitude to the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. The modern practices of Lent…
The ELCA’s evolving effort to serve God’s people has given us two tracks for people set apart—ordained—for lifelong service to God’s people: pastors, who are ministers of “Word and Sacrament,”…
Lectionary blog for March 1, 2020 First Sunday in Lent Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 ; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 I really appreciate the groupings of Scripture during Lent in the…
The Metropolitan New York Synod is encouraging children to deliver sermons, write new hymns, design stained-glass windows and even officiate at weddings. Well, not exactly. But through a free mobile…
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