Nurturing tomorrow’s leaders
ELCA international initiative equips talented women for leadership.
ELCA international initiative equips talented women for leadership.
Her leadership, and that of other women, lasts through generations.
“When it’s done, it will [be] a seismic shift from what we’ve known.”
In South Carolina, historically white congregations are meeting with historically black congregations to confront racism by watching together “Selma,” a film about Martin Luther King Jr., and having discussions about…
In the occupied areas of the Holy Land, bravery and hope survive.
It may be an awkward situation, but it needs to be addressed.
Art from Bible stories adorns the walls of historical country churches in Sweden. A tour guide gives their history and explains that the artwork does more than beautify the space…
The church’s catchphrase “all are welcome” is so common it seems like a meme. But what do these three simple words actually mean? Are they sincere or do dwindling congregations…
Witness without words is a witness to ourselves, not witness to Christ.
A delighted thank you Thank you for the wonderful magazine. I especially loved the article “Class on the current” about the students spending a semester on the Mississippi. As a…
Dagny May Bankewitz, 10 months old and newly baptized, plays with confetti “seeds of faith and love” used during worship to illustrate the parable of the sower. Dagny and her…
For Doris Christopher, prayers before mealtime — and the tradition of sharing a meal — have been a cornerstone of her life, as well as a major part of her…
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