Stories of God’s people putting their faith into tangible action in their communities.
The first day of the ELCA Youth Gathering’s pre-events kicked off with a dazzling start in the vibrant city of New Orleans. Picture this: 684 enthusiastic youth and their caring…
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has released a statement condemning attacks on hospitals and medical infrastructure. “Hospitals in conflict zones must be protected,” the statement read, in part, citing “two…
You might consider Lona Lee Balduf a one-woman Hallmark store—and a whole lot more. Like Hallmark, she cares enough to send the very best—in her case, handmade greeting cards to…
In the moments just before she learned she had been elected bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod, Meghan Johnston Aelabouni was sitting alone in prayer. Throughout the election process, she…
Focal verse “Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not…
Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a message expressing her disappointment in the Supreme Court’s decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which clears the way for…
Timothy Oslovich already knows one of the defining traits that will guide his approach to serving as bishop. “My first priority will be to spend time listening to people in…
Bryan Penman sees the biggest challenge facing the ELCA as its greatest opportunity: offering a new, more resilient way of being church as congregations emerge from the post-pandemic era. “The…
Deborah K. Hutterer was reelected June 14 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod. The election took place during the synod assembly, June 13-15 at…
In March a group of young Lutherans took time out of their spring break to visit their representatives in Washington, D.C. “Meeting with people in the offices of our elected…
Vivian J. Davila, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, was elected June 8 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Caribbean Synod. The election took place during the synod assembly, June…
Martin R. Halom, Bloomer, Wis., was elected June 8 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin. The election took place during the synod assembly,…
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