Stories of God’s people putting their faith into tangible action in their communities.
A renewal of sorts is building momentum in the Northeastern Iowa Synod, where some enterprising women are giving discarded bags a new purpose in mission. In 2016, Marilyn Westpfahl, a…
This reflection was originally shared on the ELCA Racial Justice blog. The title of the 1939 film classic Gone with the Wind is a good descriptor for what I witnessed…
The impact of Hurricane Irma on Lehigh Acres, Fla., has been devastating. Hit by the strongest winds and rain that Irma produced, thousands went without power, water, food or shelter. Located…
Fall is here. It’s the season of pumpkins, falling leaves, bright colors and hot drinks. If you live in certain regions of the U.S., then it’s a time to grab…
A Shorewood, Wis., couple’s unique way of worshiping has served as a symbol to their community of how the Reformation transformed religion and continues to affect families. For the entirety…
ELCA pastor Denise Gundersen was at a church meeting when a dog wandered into the room. She wondered aloud where it came from, and the host pastor replied, “He’s a…
Editor’s note: A series of earthquakes struck Mexico last month killing 167 people, injuring more than 2,600, and damaging some 20,000 buildings. Lutheran Disaster Response is partnering with AMEXTRA, a faith-based…
“Las Vegas. There are no words. Just prayers, lament…and the witness of love and life in Jesus Christ. Lord have mercy,” tweeted ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton the morning of…
When Sam Sipes reported on the recovery work he and his staff are doing across Florida after Hurricane Irma, he shared a sentiment often expressed among Lutherans: We may be…
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma impact ELCA congregations Hurricane Harvey, the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since 2005, hit the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm…
My grandmother had a hard childhood. She grew up watching her single mother struggle to provide during the Great Depression, when jobs were scarce and it wasn’t socially acceptable for…
Ask someone what they think church means or what you do at church, you’ll get a variety of answers. My daughter uses sign language to communicate. We’ve taught her certain…
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