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Fearfully and wonderfully made

Years ago, I experienced adverse reactions to various foods I’d eaten. My doctor took months to pinpoint the issue, and I lost a good amount of weight in the process….

ELCA introduces 60-day gun violence resource
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ELCA introduces 60-day gun violence resource

The ELCA has launched a resource, “A 60-Day Journey Toward Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence,” featuring daily observances that revolve around prayer, education and advocacy on gun violence….

ELCA presiding bishop issues letter on abortion
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ELCA presiding bishop issues letter on abortion

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has released a letter addressing states recently passing or considering legislation to restrict access to legal abortion. “Talking about abortion has never been easy in this…

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Gear up for a faithful summer

As the school year winds down and Memorial Day approaches, families with kids adjust to major shifts in weather, activities and schedules. In many congregations, children’s ministry also downshifts. But…

“Trustworthy Servants of the People of God”
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“Trustworthy Servants of the People of God”

During the April 4-7 meeting of the Church Council of the ELCA, the council declined to consider “Trustworthy Servants of the People of God” and referred the document back to…

Island ministry and points of connection
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Island ministry and points of connection

No person is an island, the English poet and cleric John Donne noted four centuries ago—and neither are ELCA congregations in Hawaii. “People think there is this body of the…

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Church of Sweden archbishop visits Lutheran Center

Antje Jackelén, archbishop of the Church of Sweden, met with ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and churchwide organization staff on May 2 at the Lutheran Center in Chicago. The group…