I’m a Lutheran: Matuor Dot Alier
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I’m a Lutheran: Matuor Dot Alier

South Sudan Lutheran Church, Fargo, N.D. Social worker, Cass County Economic Assistance Division; chair of the Fargo Human Relations Commission; Bush Foundation fellow; and member of the Eastern North Dakota…

I’m a Lutheran: Sherri Rinker
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I’m a Lutheran: Sherri Rinker

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Charles, Ill. Children’s book author I started exploring church in college. I remember feeling incredibly awkward—not knowing the routine, having no sense of what was happening when…

I’m a Lutheran: Henry Huntington
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I’m a Lutheran: Henry Huntington

Joy Lutheran Church, Eagle River, Alaska Arctic researcher and conservationist I believe that we need to work together if we want the world to be a better place. Among other…

I’m a Lutheran: Kate Hanmer Elkins
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I’m a Lutheran: Kate Hanmer Elkins

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atlanta Early childhood professional—preschool director and teacher I believe God is love abounding in depth and width far beyond the capacity of our human minds….

I’m a Lutheran: Rich Johnson
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I’m a Lutheran: Rich Johnson

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mesa, Ariz. Master Gardener After retiring, I decided to pursue my passion for gardening now that I had more free time. I began by signing up for…

I’m a Lutheran: Ida Hakkarinen
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I’m a Lutheran: Ida Hakkarinen

Hope Lutheran Church and Student Center, College Park, Md. Occupation: meteorologist with the federal government Vocation: to be salt, light and leaven in the world (Matthew 5:13-16, 13:33) As a…

I’m a Lutheran: David Thoele
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I’m a Lutheran: David Thoele

Resurrection Lutheran Church, Chicago Pediatric cardiologist, co-director of Narrative Medicine Group at Advocate Children’s Hospital/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital I pray for strength and wisdom to provide kind, competent care for…

I’m a Lutheran: Debra J. Bonde
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I’m a Lutheran: Debra J. Bonde

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Livonia, Mich. Founder and director of Seedlings Braille Books for Children I founded Seedlings Braille Books for Children 35 years ago because I heard that braille books…