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Voices of Faith
A new sense of purpose
The Rev. Jackie Utley of Ascension Lutheran Church in Columbia, S.C.—the first African American to be ordained in the ELCA in South Carolina—came away from the recent Women of the…
Living Faithfully
Children-in-worship series: More liturgy, not less
Because liturgy is a way of living God’s story, giving our human response to that story and sharing that story, the more we expand our worship life, the richer we…
Living Faithfully
Culture eats strategy for breakfast
I lean in and listen intently. A colleague describes how her congregation has tried to reach out to the neighborhood, how they’ve had meeting after meeting on how to engage…
Theology & Beliefs
Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Amy Thoren
“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…
Voices of Faith
How to confess what we have left undone
Editor’s note: This article is the third in a four-part series exploring the relevance of Martin Luther’s catechism for our lives today. “Here reflect on your walk of life in…
Living Faithfully
Synods look back and ahead
Editor’s note: Synod communicators were asked to share a highlight from their assemblies. What made a difference to participants? What was the most important part of the assembly? Responses received…
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August 2017 news
Eaton issues World Refugee Day message On June 20, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton issued a message in observance of World Refugee Day. “We are now facing the largest global…
Theology & Beliefs
Our Lutheran Life: Darlene Audus
“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…
Theology & Beliefs
Finding joy in the Reformation
One woman’s personal connection to Reformation Sunday has led her to take the 500th anniversary celebrations of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fresno, Calif., above and beyond. Liz Davis and her…
Theology & Beliefs
Katie Luther’s Brew benefits seminary scholarships
In the small town of Kutztown, Pennsylvania a local brewery is doing its part to honor the 500th anniversary of the reformation. Saucony Creek Craft Brewery + Gastropub was brewing…
Theology & Beliefs
NYC congregation theater troupe heads to Germany
In New York City, members from St. John’s Lutheran Church are preparing for their theater debut in Wittenberg, Germany. St. John’s is participating in “gasthaus ecumenism” at the World Expo…
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Children-in-worship series: Everyone can serve
More than attendance The purpose of including and encouraging children in church—as well as their parents—is not to “improve our numbers.” It’s to get the gospel into the marrow of…
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