Virtual witnesses
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Virtual witnesses

Peace Lutheran Church in Seattle is using technology to assist in what is one of the most traditional rites of passage in ELCA congregations—baptism. As part of Peace’s 75th anniversary…
ELCA presiding bishop issues response to President Trump’s “Peace to Prosperity”
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ELCA presiding bishop issues response to President Trump’s “Peace to Prosperity”

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a response to President Trump’s announced “Peace to Prosperity” document. The plan would “bring greater insecurity for Israelis and Palestinians instead of peace,” the…
“Being Jesus”
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“Being Jesus”

A few years ago, members of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, North Hollywood, Calif., began passing out sandwiches to food-insecure people at a nearby park. That small effort to address the…
A blessing for the new year and each day
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A blessing for the new year and each day

Recently, it was my son’s baptismal anniversary. As a pastor, you may expect that we light the baptismal candle every year and make a big deal of marking this occasion….
Herbert Chilstrom, first ELCA presiding bishop, dies
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Herbert Chilstrom, first ELCA presiding bishop, dies

Herbert W. Chilstrom, 88, the first presiding bishop of the ELCA, died Jan. 19 at his home in Green Valley, Ariz. He was born in Litchfield, Minn., on Oct. 18,…
ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral message on death of Herbert Chilstrom
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ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral message on death of Herbert Chilstrom

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a issued a pastoral message on ELCA Presiding Bishop Emeritus Herbert W. Chilstrom, who died at home early this morning. “Bishop Chilstrom was the…
ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral message on Iran conflict
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ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral message on Iran conflict

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a issued a pastoral message on the current conflict between the United States and Iran. “Our country and Iran need urgently to find ways…
ELCA presiding bishop issues letter on the United Methodist Church
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ELCA presiding bishop issues letter on the United Methodist Church

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a pastoral letter on news about the United Methodist Church, a full-communion partner of the ELCA. “Last week, in a flurry of misleading headlines,…
For the sake of the neighborhood
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For the sake of the neighborhood

Dave Greenlund has a reputation in Lauderdale, Minn., a little town surrounded by Minneapolis, St. Paul, Roseville and Falcon Heights. He didn’t think he would get a reputation. He just…
ELCA presiding bishop responds to anti-Semitic incidents in New York
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ELCA presiding bishop responds to anti-Semitic incidents in New York

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has responded to recent acts of anti-Semitic violence in the New York City Metropolitan area. “Today is the last day of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of…