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Most eyes were on Election Day as the end of the campaign season, and Lutherans were busy getting ready. In Washington, faith leaders held virtual town halls with candidates to…
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The plate of blessing
When I was 10, I came to the dinner table one night to find my family’s special red plate at my usual seat. I smiled wide. I had told my…
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ELCA presiding bishop offers election video message
ELCA presiding bishop Elizabeth Eaton spoke to the church about the U.S. presidential election in a video message released today. “Today, the uncertainty of this election is causing anxiety and…
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Christopher deForest elected bishop of the ELCA Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod
Christopher deForest, Kutztown, Pa., was elected Oct. 24 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA. The election took place during an online…
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Cheryl Pero, ELCA theologian, advocate and educator, dies
As the church approaches All Saints Day, the ELCA mourns another storied member of our family joining the communion of saints. Cheryl Stewart Pero, a theologian, writer, advocate and educator,…
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ELCA presiding bishop issues election statement
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a statement on next week’s U.S. election. In the statement, Eaton offers an invitation to a national prayer service. “This coming Sunday, Nov. 1,…
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Failure and faith
One of my greatest faith lessons came from failing at youth sports. I sat on the bench for four years. Four years! I tried my best, gave it everything I…
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Foremothers of mission
One frosty morning in March 1946, Bernice Severson (née Johnson) arose early. She dressed from the one suitcase that held her entire wardrobe plus hundreds of evangelism leaflets. She ended…
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“Set free to do the work”
Editor’s note: As we reflect on one of the most tumultuous years in recent history, with movements that brought discussions of race and racism to the forefront, we offer a series…
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“Taking care of each other”
When the COVID-19 lockdown began in March and most ELCA congregations moved to virtual services, the St. Luke Lutheran Church and Christian Day School community in Silver Spring, Md., felt…
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Church Together – Apart: Our Response to COVID-19, Thank you
Earlier this year, our lives were disrupted when the COVID-19 crisis hit. Since then, we have experienced grief, fear and uncertainty. But thanks to donors such as you, we have…
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Refuge and challenge at church
Focal verse For you are my refuge,a strong tower against the enemy.Let me abide in your tent forever,find refuge under the shelter of your wings.–Psalm 61:3-4 Reflection “Watch St. Paul’s…
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