Our Lutheran Life: Matt Zemanick
“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…
“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…
Editor’s note: This article is the second in a four-part series exploring the relevance of Martin Luther’s catechism for our lives today. “What is the benefit of such eating and…
One of the key moments of the Reformation was Martin Luther’s translation of the Bible. In doing so he made it accessible, and people were able to experience the word…
Alexia Salvatierra, a Lutheran pastor and national leader in the areas of immigration and poverty, addressed the Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering. More than 3,000 women attended the Tenth Triennial Gathering July…
In two Bible study keynote sessions during the Women of the ELCA Gathering, author Kelly Fryer explored the Gathering theme, “All Anew.” Fryer has written more than a dozen books…
Voting members of the Tenth Triennial Convention of Women of the ELCA elected new leaders and passed a number of resolutions. https://www.womenoftheelca.org/blog/news/voting-members-elect-leaders-conduct-business
“We are at a moment where we need to decide whose corner we are in. Who are we going to align ourselves with?” said Leymah Gbowee, to a packed convention…
The following news item was first published by Women of the ELCA. ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton thanked Women of the ELCA voting members for their work in the church…
“I’m a Lutheran” is a monthly profile featuring ELCA members around the country. The profiles showcase ELCA members in all their diversity, connecting one another through individual faith stories as…
Editor’s note: Synod communicators were asked to share a highlight from their 2017 assemblies. What made a difference to participants? What was the most important part of the assembly? Responses…
Are you looking to make the most out of summer with your family? Are you interested in deepening your faith? Summers can be long for families with kids home from…
When 43 midwives graduated from a three-year midwifery training program in Liberia on May 20, a 44th person was honored: the late Deanna Isaacson, an ELCA missionary from 1966 to…
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