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Extraordinary, ordinary days

There was a particular birth of particular note on Nov. 10, 1483.

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To act because I have faith

It’s a faith that inspires us to respond to the world we live in. 

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Myths about today’s young adults

As a church, we need to avoid generalizing about millennials.

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Unlocking college students’ faith

ELCA schools provide opportunities for that growth to happen.

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If the pews are looking empty

Looking at how others experience your congregation might help.

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What is your story?

A simple question can open hearts and can lead to profound answers.

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Faith and fear on Halloween

How does the night of costumes and candy fit into a life of faith?

Jesus on the brain
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Jesus on the brain

Song lyrics like this use language describing God’s presence inside our bodies, and as faithful Christians, we are commanded to love the Lord with all our hearts and souls and…

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Celebrating and (re)forming

The Reformation lives in our continued examination of our faith.

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Gissendaner sings while executed

Kelly Gissendaner, 47, featured in the October issue of The Lutheran, was reportedly singing “Amazing Grace” as she was put to death just after midnight Sept. 30 near Jackson, Ga….

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ELCA higher education news – 2015

More than 450 students at Augsburg College, Minneapolis, participated in City Service Day this year, an opportunity to go off campus to complete service projects in city neighborhoods. First-year students…

Partners in ministry
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Partners in ministry

Needing respite from Seattle’s daily grind, Christoph Schmidt embarked on a journey to Holden Village in 2005. The retreat center in the Cascade Mountains offered him the chance to recharge…