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Voices of Faith
Unbalanced … but centered in faith
During my freshman year of college, Multi Grain Cheerios was my go-to snack. So, when I went to the grocery store one day and found boxes of this cereal drastically…
Living Faithfully
So more people may know the way of Jesus
On Feb. 1, the ELCA churchwide organization implemented Future Church, a new working structure focused on motivating the entire church to actively share the way of Jesus with more people…
Living Faithfully
ELCA Conference of Bishops holds spring meeting
The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA held its online meeting March 4-5. The conference, an advisory body of the ELCA, comprises 65 synod bishops, the presiding bishop and the…
Voices of Faith
A Lenten journey over rocky ground
This Lenten journey is unlike any other in our lifetime. A year ago, our leaders encouraged us to shelter in place for two weeks. Many of us acquiesced, albeit reluctantly,…
Voices of Faith
Something new emerges
Recently, I’ve been reflecting on grief—not simply the sorrow experienced upon loss of a loved one but any type of loss. We grieve when we lose a job or experience…
Voices of Faith
A call for the midwives
Series editor’s note: Throughout 2021, “Deeper understandings” will continue to engage the ELCA’s commitment to authentic diversity. Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar will carry on this theme in the next issue. —Kathryn A….
Living Faithfully
ELCA Asian and Pacific Islander Association issues anti-Asian racism statement
The Asian and Pacific Islander Association of the ELCA has issued a statement addressing the recent increase in violence directed toward Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The ELCA Conference…
Living Faithfully
“This is what praising God looks like”
The term “period poverty” refers to inadequate access to menstrual hygiene tools and education. According to estimates by the Huffington Post, menstruation-related products can cost more than $18,000 in a…
Living Faithfully
Louise Johnson named ELCA executive for administration
Louise N. Johnson, a pastor of the ELCA, has been elected by the ELCA Church Council as the executive for administration, a position that is coterminous with the term of…
Mission & Ministry
Servants in the time of COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic has swept the globe, it has brought pain and loss, disrupted lives and pushed many to a breaking point. But this health crisis has created something…
Living Faithfully
A special celebration for Lutheran schools
ELCA congregations with schools and learning centers didn’t just adapt to the ever-changing protocols and requirements that COVID-19 demanded—they innovated by taking risks and trying new approaches to education and…
Voices of Faith
Freed from condemnation
During Lent we’re called to examine how our lives are or aren’t producing the fruit of God’s Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) as we anticipate Jesus’ death and resurrection. But as we…
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