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Unity in diversity
“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…
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ELCA Presiding Bishop joins faith leaders in speaking out against anti-Muslim behavior
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…
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“Tiny house” project makes big impact on congregation, community
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…
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June 2017 news
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…
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Eaton, other ELCA leaders elected to LWF Council
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….
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Church on the go
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…
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ELCA and Episcopal Church issue call for prayer, fasting and advocacy
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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Called to turn outward with gratitude for service
The following press release is from The Lutheran World Federation. WINDHOEK, Namibia, 15 May 2017 – The Twelfth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) was a milestone opportunity to…
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‘Out into the world, to give our fruits to others’
Lydia Posselt is pastor of Family of God Lutheran Church in Buckingham, Pa. The following press release is from The Lutheran World Federation. “I belong to Christ, and you belong…
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Seasons of activity
In our electronic world it seems we have two choices on how to live out our days. On the one hand, we schedule everything we do well in advance so…
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Climate justice advocate Kopp speaks to LWF Assembly on “Creation – not for sale”
In his keynote address to The Lutheran World Federation Twelfth Assembly, climate justice advocate Martin Kopp told those gathered, “Our societies and life on earth are risking collapse.” The following press…
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To my mom, with love
Editor’s note: This letter celebrates God’s gift of motherhood, but we are also mindful that for some, Mother’s Day is complicated. Let us remember in our prayers neighbors among us…
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