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Black History Now: Yolanda Kali Denson-Byers
Originally posted to ELCA African Descent Ministries Facebook page, shared with us via Nicolette Peñaranda.
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Many gifts to celebrate
Focal verse “We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the encourager, in encouragement;…
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Black History Now: Gus Barnes Jr.
Originally posted to ELCA African Decent Ministries Facebook page, shared with us via Nicolette Peñaranda.
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Black History Month: What it means to me
In honor of Black History Month, ELCA Racial Justice Ministries invited Seminarian Clair Minson to share some thoughts about this topic with our readers. What began as “Negro History Week”…
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“We need to look at the truth”
At its zenith, 250 people would fill the pews to worship at Bethlehem Lutheran, a historic Black church in Oakland, Calif. Today 25 parishioners file into the 100-year-old structure, where…
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News from ELCA advocacy
Executive committee members of the ELCA’s AMMPARO strategy met in Washington, D.C., last month to discuss opportunities for highlighting migrant voices on Capitol Hill. Meetings not only advanced AMMPARO’s ministry…
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Meaningful participation for all
Editor’s note: Part one of this story surveyed five projects that were awarded funding by ELCA Disability Ministries in 2023, especially an inclusive park being built by Emmanuel Lutheran Church…
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Creative inclusivity
“Heaven is a playground,” wrote G.K. Chesterton more than a century ago. If the British philosopher and champion of play were to visit modern-day Wisconsin, he would be pleased to…
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Khader El-Yateem appointed executive director for ELCA Service and Justice
Khader El-Yateem has been appointed executive director of the Service and Justice home area of the ELCA. El-Yateem will begin his service March 18. “I am excited about Pastor El-Yateem…
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“No job is too small …”
It was fall 2019, one of those crisp, golden, mornings in northern Minnesota. The mournful wail of the loons echoed across Stocking Lake, as if they were saying “goodbye” before…
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Top five articles from 2023
As we wrapped up 2023, we took a look at some of our top stories from the year. Below are Living Lutheran‘s five most-read articles from the last 12 months….
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Grounded in God’s faithfulness
Focal verse “’I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty” (Revelation 1:8). Reflection When the…
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