Stories of God’s people putting their faith into tangible action in their communities.
Would you be surprised to hear lively discussion about an ELCA social teaching document among your congregation’s young adult group? Peace Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, S.D., has found resources…
Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has released a message on the escalating crisis between Israel and Hamas. “As Lutherans, we are accustomed to holding tension between two…
Across the ELCA, members and leaders believe one of the most important functions of the church is to serve as a valuable member of its community—a place where people can…
Before Tracy Davidson’s father died in July 2008, he gave her one piece of advice: Get close to God. Fifteen years later, Davidson is serving a congregation and surrounding community…
The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA met Sept. 26-30 at the Lutheran Center in Chicago. The conference, an advisory body of the ELCA, comprises 65 synod bishops, the presiding…
Focal verse “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them” (Matthew 18:20). Reflection Last Halloween our family joined friends to go trick-or-treating. In our…
The 13th Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) concluded in Kraków, Poland, on Sept. 19 with member churches pledging to strengthen the bonds between them, celebrate the gift of…
1517 Media was recently awarded $1.25 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative. This grant will support the development of a new multi-year…
In the fall, school accelerates the speed of parenting life. I can easily be overwhelmed. My spiritual practice evaporates, and I feel as if life is happening to me. In…
Jeff R. Johnson, Berkeley, Calif., was elected Sept. 17 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod. The election took place during the synod assembly, Sept….
Jeff Thiemann, president and chief executive officer of Portico Benefit Services, a separately incorporated ministry of the ELCA, announced Sept. 12 that he will retire when his current term ends…
Editor’s note: In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 10-16), Suicide Prevention Services co-founder Sherry Bryant spoke with Living Lutheran about how her son’s death put her on a…
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