The greatest story
Living Faithfully

The greatest story

Focal verse “The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people’” (Luke 2:10). Reflection The…
Higher education and the hope of Lutheran colleges and universities
Mission & Ministry

Higher education and the hope of Lutheran colleges and universities

Higher education in the United States is being challenged and transformed. Institutions are being pressured at all levels, struggling with tuition increases, political polarization, repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic, demographic…
Advent Series: Week One
Living Faithfully

Advent Series: Week One

Advent has begun! To mark the season, LivingLutheran.org will offer a weekly prayer, Scripture and an accompanying activity. Each week’s activity can be completed with a group or as a…
Hymn of the Month – Canticle of the Turning
Theology & Beliefs

Hymn of the Month – Canticle of the Turning

Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Canticle of the Turning.  “Canticle of the Turning” by Rory Cooney Copyright ©…
“They’re just gone”
Living Faithfully

“They’re just gone”

In her 17 years of flying to the coastal village of Kipnuk, Alaska, to serve as its primary care provider, Anne Komulainen had never seen it like this. “The debris…
Faith, justice and solidarity
Living Faithfully

Faith, justice and solidarity

A small but determined group of faith leaders and community members gathered outside the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in Adelanto, Calif., on Oct. 11 to pray for the release of…
Perspective: Peace without justice is a cover for injustice
Living Faithfully

Perspective: Peace without justice is a cover for injustice

Editor’s note: On Sept. 6, Khader Khalilia, program director for ELCA Arab and Middle Eastern Ministries, addressed the church’s Multicultural Young Adult Event in New Orleans. Presented by the ELCA Ministries…
Campus ministry: Serving together as the beloved community
Mission & Ministry

Campus ministry: Serving together as the beloved community

Editor’s note: This reflection is part of a series by chaplains in the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU) about the ways in which God is at work on NECU campuses. I serve as a pastor…
I’m a Lutheran: Zander Hine
Voices of Faith

I’m a Lutheran: Zander Hine

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, Md. Senior, North Hagerstown High School; environmental, food security advocate; Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient I’ve been an active member at St. John my…