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25 interesting Lutheran facts

Here is a sampling of the past 500 years of Lutheranism.
The Three Days: traditions of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Vigil of Easter

The Three Days: traditions of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Vigil of Easter

Christians around the world gather to remember Jesus’ death and celebrate his resurrection.
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Worship planning in the season of Easter

Consider how your ELCA congregation will maintain the festival throughout the whole 50 days.
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The mother of our church?

Anzarabi is curious about the relationship between the Lutheran church and Mary. See what our pastors have to say!
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A pastor’s approach to funerals

It is a chance to come together to hear God’s promises and to take comfort that “nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
A pastor’s approach to Holy Communion

A pastor’s approach to Holy Communion

When we receive the bread and wine of this meal, we receive Christ’s body and blood.
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6 Advent traditions you may not have heard of

Here are some interesting ways to celebrate the “coming” of Christ.
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The challenge (and promise) of baptism

Filled with the promises of the crucified and risen Jesus Christ, we are set free to be “on the loose” in the world.
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Santa Lucia, a symbol of light in darkness

Lucia took food to Christians hiding from persecution, wearing candles in a wreath around her head to light the way.
Lutheranism 101

Lutheranism 101

 What does it mean to be Lutheran? For many in the ELCA who’ve grown up Lutheran, religious identity is intertwined with a sense of family and cultural traditions: beer and…