I’m a Lutheran: Richard Schmidt
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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…

I’m a Lutheran: Bettye Olson
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I’m a Lutheran: Bettye Olson

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…

I’m a Lutheran leader: Melinda Lando
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I’m a Lutheran leader: Melinda Lando

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…

I’m a Lutheran: Jacob Gapko
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I’m a Lutheran: Jacob Gapko

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…

I’m a Lutheran leader: Erin Power
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I’m a Lutheran leader: Erin Power

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…

I’m a Lutheran: Jonathan Ernst
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I’m a Lutheran: Jonathan Ernst

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…

I’m a Lutheran leader: Ryan K. Hostler
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I’m a Lutheran leader: Ryan K. Hostler

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…

I’m a Lutheran leader: Garth Englund III
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I’m a Lutheran leader: Garth Englund III

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…

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I’m a Lutheran: Olivia Konrardy-Buchal

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…

I’m a Lutheran leader: Holly Hoffman
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I’m a Lutheran leader: Holly Hoffman

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…

I’m a Lutheran: José Torres
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I’m a Lutheran: José Torres

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…