A statement from Bishop Eaton on the conflict in the Holy Land
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A statement from Bishop Eaton on the conflict in the Holy Land

Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has released a statement on the conflict in the Holy Land. “The ELCA’s commitments call on us to denounce unequivocally any attacks—past, present…

News from ELCA Advocacy
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News from ELCA Advocacy

Would you be surprised to hear lively discussion about an ELCA social teaching document among your congregation’s young adult group? Peace Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, S.D., has found resources…

ELCA presiding bishop issues statement on Israel-Hamas war
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ELCA presiding bishop issues statement on Israel-Hamas war

Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has released a message on the escalating crisis between Israel and Hamas. “As Lutherans, we are accustomed to holding tension between two…

Leading the way forward
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Leading the way forward

Across the ELCA, members and leaders believe one of the most important functions of the church is to serve as a valuable member of its community—a place where people can…

An educator’s calling fulfilled
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An educator’s calling fulfilled

Before Tracy Davidson’s father died in July 2008, he gave her one piece of advice: Get close to God. Fifteen years later, Davidson is serving a congregation and surrounding community…

ELCA Conference of Bishops elects Bishop Yehiel Curry as conference chair
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ELCA Conference of Bishops elects Bishop Yehiel Curry as conference chair

The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA met Sept. 26-30 at the Lutheran Center in Chicago. The conference, an advisory body of the ELCA, comprises 65 synod bishops, the presiding…

Being neighbors
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Being neighbors

Focal verse “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them” (Matthew 18:20). Reflection Last Halloween our family joined friends to go trick-or-treating. In our…

Lutheran World Federation concludes 13th Assembly
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Lutheran World Federation concludes 13th Assembly

The 13th Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) concluded in Kraków, Poland, on Sept. 19 with member churches pledging to strengthen the bonds between them, celebrate the gift of…

1517 Media receives Lilly Endowment grant
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1517 Media receives Lilly Endowment grant

1517 Media was recently awarded $1.25 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative. This grant will support the development of a new multi-year…

Micro-spiritual practice with kids
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Micro-spiritual practice with kids

In the fall, school accelerates the speed of parenting life. I can easily be overwhelmed. My spiritual practice evaporates, and I feel as if life is happening to me. In…

Jeff Johnson elected bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod
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Jeff Johnson elected bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod

Jeff R. Johnson, Berkeley, Calif., was elected Sept. 17 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod. The election took place during the synod assembly, Sept….

Thiemann announces retirement as Portico’s CEO effective Sept. 30
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Thiemann announces retirement as Portico’s CEO effective Sept. 30

Jeff Thiemann, president and chief executive officer of Portico Benefit Services, a separately incorporated ministry of the ELCA, announced Sept. 12 that he will retire when his current term ends…