Stories of God’s people putting their faith into tangible action in their communities.
Madeline Wilson (center), a student at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., stands for a portrait with fellow students who are involved with her campaign asking the college to reform its…
School funding hasn’t fully recovered from the economic recession of 2007 to 2009. Since then, at least 26 states budget less per student, according to the Center on Budget and…
Chad Brekke, one of the pastors of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Brooklyn Park, Minn., was attending a Mumford & Sons concert last Thursday when musician Prince died. When…
Bonnie Meeder and Valarie Remmers knew each other for many years as members of King of Glory Lutheran Church, Dallas. They would see each other at church events and Sunday…
When asked what she did for fun outside of church, Karol Hendricks-McCracken, pastor of New Salem Lutheran Church, Turtle River, Minn., couldn’t answer. “Well, teach confirmation,” was her response to…
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Ecuador April 16, killing more than 240 people and injuring more than 2,500 people. According to Ecuador’s seismological institute, more than…
It was good homemade, fiber-rich, deep-dark flatbread. I was given a fairly healthy chunk, and I knew it would be tasty. But the little bit of wine soaked up in…
It was fiscal pragmatism that originally led Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hood River, Ore., to look at merger options. Nearly a decade later, a culture of collaboration, service and faith…
I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! The season of Easter is ushered in with flowers…
Affirming its commitment to ensure voting rights for all U.S. citizens, the ELCA has introduced ELCAvotes, an initiative to help members advocate for fair elections and engage in local efforts…
Starbucks barista. Pharmacist. Substitute teacher. Nanny. Animal handler. Roller derby announcer. These seemingly unrelated professionals have one thing in common—they’re all leading “double lives” as church workers, most as pastors….
Q+A How do I teach my child empathy? Our children hear it every day at school and at home: share, take turns, keep your hands to yourself. Yet it takes…
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