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A blessed goodbye
Our sadness in saying goodbye is mixed with the joy and hopefulness of our new life. For many families, life is marked by transition. Often, when moving to a new…
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Congregation finds new life in funeral home chapel
Trinity Lutheran used to have a large church building in downtown Appleton, Wis. But now they worship around a wooden cross and baptismal font cut from their former building’s altar…
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Building faith
Tucked in the corner of the room stood a large block tower. Four children—all under the age of 5—were cheering. They were handing blocks to a grandfather who sat between…
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March 2018 news
New ELCJHL bishop installed Sani Ibrahim Charlie Azar was installed Jan. 12 as bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL). Azar is the denomination’s…
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Deliveries of hope
Nylmarie Santiago is a member of San Pedro Lutheran in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, an ELCA congregation that was severely impacted by Hurricane Maria. When the storm hit in September…
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Perspective: Member status
Editor’s note: This article describes the experiences and decisions of Advent Lutheran Church in Arlington, Va., regarding church membership. The community at Advent Lutheran Church in Arlington, Va., is composed…
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From limited to life-giving: Transformational Ministry 2.0 aids congregational discovery
As a means of “holistic renewal,” Transformational Ministry 2.0: Yet Another Path (TM 2.0) is a central part of ELCA efforts to help congregations and synods look toward renewed or…
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Can dogs go to heaven?
The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley; it…
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Countdown to Houston
“If I had to say something to youth who are considering going or who aren’t sure, I would say, ‘Go!’ ” — Mary Winsor, 16 Thousands of Lutheran teens from…
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When shepherds grieve
Shepherds who grieve need the support of their ministry settings. What gifts can a faith community offer in times of sorrow? How can safe space be created so rostered ministers…
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February 2018 news
Younan honored for 42 years of service International dignitaries and leaders, including ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Rafael Malpica Padilla, executive director of ELCA Global Mission, celebrated Munib Younan,…
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How to talk to kids about race
For people of color, talking about race and racism often isn’t optional but rather survival. Being judged by skin color is still a reality in our society. For white people,…
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