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Claire S. Burkat began serving as interim bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod earlier this month. She told Living Lutheran that she was “more surprised than anyone” to be serving…
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Recycling to serve the neighbor
The football teams start their drills. The marching bands begin marching. And, at about this time every year, college students everywhere begin making their lists: What to bring? Will they…
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“Reengage the public square”
As he prepares to take office as bishop of the Pacifica Synod on Aug. 1, David C. Nagler of San Diego said the synod has a great opportunity and role…
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God’s love in action
Although Craig A. Miller of Mifflinburg, Pa., knew he would be a candidate for the position, he says he was unprepared for the results when he was elected on June…
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The greatest gift
When my children were young, I spent way too much money on far too many playthings. With my grandchildren, I had a chance to pull back on the gifting (with…
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Biden visits Augusta Victoria Hospital
President Joe Biden visited the Lutheran World Federation (LWF)-operated Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) in Jerusalem July 15 as part of a two-day presidential visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories….
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A statement on the killing of Jayland Walker
Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a statement on the June 27 killing of Jayland Walker by police. “Our prayers are with the family of Jayland…
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Celebration and sorrow
Marta Zachraj-Mikolajczyk received the news that she would be one of the first women ordained in the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland (ECACP) on Feb. 24—the same…
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ELCA hosts “Embody the Word” online Bible study series
In preparation for the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, ELCA members are encouraged to participate in a series of online Bible studies that will explore the assembly theme, “Embody the Word,” from…
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Gratitude in bare feet
Focal verse “Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground” (Exodus 3:5). Reflection Summer mornings at the park…
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Pastoral care
When an ELCA pastor or deacon is installed, the congregation promises to pray for, help and honor its leader and “in all things strive to live together in the peace…
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Southwestern Texas Synod, Episcopal Diocese of West Texas release statement on migrant deaths
The Southwestern Texas Synod of the ELCA and the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas have released a joint statement on the 53 migrants who died after being abandoned in the trailer…
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