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Loan commissions

As faith-based agencies that resettle refugees in the U.S. occupy a growing stage in the public square, their debt collection practices are coming under increased scrutiny. The agencies’little-known debt collection…

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Lutherans in Rose Parade

An ELCA family from Iowa and their late son will be honored in this year’s Rose Parade Jan. 1. Mary and John Jorgensen’s son, Jesse, died in an accident while…

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Call for climate action

Thousands of Lutherans were among nearly 1.8 million people to sign petitions urging political leaders who attended the December 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference in Paris to “take decisive action…

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Fred’s Gifts: a mission tradition

Sales support the ELCA while bringing joy to others $1 at a time. 

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A season of difficult waiting

I knew that this particular Advent was going to be difficult.

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Well, what would Jesus do?

The test applies to our treatment by others and our treatment of others.

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A starry Advent night

A Michigan congregation continues its tradition of Advent decorating.

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The Lazarus effect and AIDS

Thanks to new treatments, AIDS no longer has to lead to death.

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Congregations respond to gun violence

It seems almost routine. A lone gunman enters a school, mall or movie theater resulting in death, injury and community trauma. In cities, gun violence is a daily occurrence and…

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A kairos moment

The ELCA Conference of Bishops acknowledged that the denomination is at a “kairos” moment in regards to theological education. In an Oct. 1-6 meeting in Chicago, the bishops considered three…

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Share your good news

To share the unique stories of its parishioners, WestSide Lutheran, Sioux Falls, S.D., created “WestSide Stories,” online video vignettes of its members sharing their faith and passion for the congregation….