Life abundant at any age
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Life abundant at any age

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…
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ELCA introduces initiative to address voting rights

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…
When making a living and living in service intersect
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When making a living and living in service intersect

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….
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Faith and family

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…
ELCA awards 11 Rossing Physics Scholarships
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ELCA awards 11 Rossing Physics Scholarships

The ELCA has awarded the 2016-2017 Rossing Physics Scholarships to 11 ELCA college and university students. The annual scholarships are made possible through gifts from Dr. Thomas D. Rossing, who…
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Distributing water in Flint

Photo: Niklaus Schillack, Church Relations Samaritas Kenneth Fouty, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clawson, Mich., passes water to ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton on Sunday afternoon, April 3….
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News Briefs

Stained glass: Richard R. Caemmerer Jr. Bishops discuss church’s future The ELCA Conference of Bishops discussed the denomination’s future directions and priorities in a new process known as “Called Forward…
Churches create autism-friendly activity bags
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Churches create autism-friendly activity bags

For children with autism, the noise and movement of an average worship service can be challenging. For their families, finding a welcoming church home can be just as difficult. This…
ELCA bishop offers words of hope
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ELCA bishop offers words of hope

In response to the March 22 bombings in Brussels, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton offered the following: “This is Holy Week. It is the week when Christians meditate on…
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March news briefs

Members of Salem Lutheran Church, Flint, Mich., have reached out to their community amid the water crisis there by participating in rallies, providing spiritual care and serving as a donation…