I’m a Lutheran: Richard Schmidt
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, La Grange, Texas Artist/jewelry designer I pray that no matter how and where you were raised, and no matter your race or religion, we can…
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, La Grange, Texas Artist/jewelry designer I pray that no matter how and where you were raised, and no matter your race or religion, we can…
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, St. Paul, Minn. Artist and retired art teacher I believe art has been my passion, my work, my inspiration and sometimes my healer. It has always…
This year we’re putting an emphasis on stories that highlight leadership and leaders from around the ELCA. “I’m a Lutheran leader” is an online feature that highlights the many ways…
University Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, Wis. Librarian I believe we are all children of God and have unique gifts and callings. Living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) has been part…
This year we’re putting an emphasis on stories that highlight leadership and leaders from around the ELCA. “I’m a Lutheran leader” is an online feature that highlights the many ways…
Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington, D.C. Photojournalist for Reuters I believe Martin Luther King Jr. was right when he said the arc of history bends toward justice. I feel…
This year we’re putting an emphasis on stories that highlight leadership and leaders from around the ELCA. “I’m a Lutheran leader” is an online feature that highlights the many ways…
Eben Ezer Lutheran Church, Oaks, Okla. Director of youth services, Cherokee Nation Human Services I believe the Creator is present everywhere and in everyone we interact with. We live a…
This year we’re putting an emphasis on stories that highlight leadership and leaders from around the ELCA. “I’m a Lutheran leader” is an online feature that highlights the many ways…
First Lutheran Church, Onalaska, Wis. Fifth-grader at Eagle Bluff Elementary School, Onalaska, Wis. I believe that everyone should be treated equally and have a second chance. Nobody should be left…
This year we’re putting an emphasis on stories that highlight leadership and leaders from around the ELCA. “I’m a Lutheran leader” is an online feature that highlights the many ways…
Congregation: Misión Mesa Abierta, Kenner, La. Occupation: Construction worker I believe God always provides and never abandons nor forgets us, no matter what. I believe in God’s great love for us that…
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