Stories of God’s people putting their faith into tangible action in their communities.
Elected June 14 as bishop of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod, Kristen Papson believes good leadership means creating space for a variety of viewpoints. Papson, who has served as pastor of…
When we introduced my son Jack to baseball, I had a lot of advice. When he batted, I encouraged him to bend his knees. While playing catch, I drilled, “Keep…
Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a letter to President Donald Trump and members of Congress expressing support of “our Jewish-American and Israeli siblings who have suffered…
Are you looking for meaningful discussions on the intersection of Lutheran faith, public policy and justice? Look no further than Here I Pod from ELCA Advocacy! This podcast brings together…
Elected June 7 as bishop of the Central States Synod, Donna Simon understands the importance of supporting lay leaders who do the challenging work of understanding and living out what…
Elected bishop of the Western Iowa Synod on June 14, Scott Dalen sees God inviting the church to move forward into new ways to do ministry together. Dalen, who has…
Focal verse “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today” (Matthew 6:34). Reflection We’re thick in the middle of…
Elected bishop of the Southwestern Washington Synod on June 14, Keith Marshall feels the Spirit’s call to keep “paying it forward.” He strives to share with others the love, hope…
Elected bishop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod on June 7, Stephen Herr places the call to proclaim the gospel front and center in his ministry, to be led by a…
The 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly concluded Aug. 2 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Day six included a service of Holy Communion and the 11th plenary session. Lucille “CeCee” Mills was installed…
On the fifth day of the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, Lucille “CeCee” Mills, assistant to the bishop in the North Carolina Synod, was elected secretary of the ELCA. She will be…
Lucille “CeCee” Mills was elected Aug. 1 to serve a six-year term as secretary of the ELCA. The election took place during the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly being held July…
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