Stories of God’s people putting their faith into tangible action in their communities.
In April 40 ELCA lay and pastoral leaders from South Sudanese congregations met in Chicago for a peace summit to address the conflict in South Sudan. Discussions also centered around encouraging youth…
You noticed it right away when entering the sanctuary. Five hundred pillows formed a mountain in front of the altar at Bethany Lutheran Church, Bainbridge Island, Wash., in February. More…
The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued the following message in observance of World Refugee Day: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today is World…
People living in poverty in Sioux Falls, S.D., are receiving unprecedented attention from Christian church leaders of all denominations across the city. Their action plan calls for collaboration to help…
A year ago, the following sentiment is not one I would’ve predicted I’d be expressing this Father’s Day: Martin Luther and the birth and infancy of my second child will…
“Let Us Break Bread Together” was the anthem that resounded loudly and clearly on March 26, as four Christian denominations worshiped and shared the eucharist at the United Church of…
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton joined other faith leaders in a letter from Shoulder to Shoulder speaking out against anti-Muslim behavior. Shoulder to Shoulder is a coalition of 32 religious…
Life is more than a tiny bit easier, safer and more dignified for members of Seattle’s homeless population thanks to five teenagers and the congregation they inspired. For their final…
Young adults called to serve More than 85 young adults (below) accepted the call in April to serve as part of the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission program, an…
At the 12th Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in May in Windhoek, Namibia, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton was elected vice president of the LWF North America region….
Vacations. Camp. Sports, family commitments and learning opportunities. There are myriad reasons why attendance slumps at our congregations during summer. In many churches, this is seen as a problem. What…
CHICAGO (May 18, 2017) – The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, presiding bishop of…
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