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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Advent’s invitation

Lectionary blog for Dec. 11 The Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 When I was a student at a United Methodist seminary, a story…

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Prayer Ventures

December 4

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource Prayer Ventures, which can be downloaded here. These petitions are offered as a guide for your…

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Prayer Ventures

December 3

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource Prayer Ventures, which can be downloaded here. These petitions are offered as a guide for your…

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Study Guides

Study guide: The face of the church is changing

Pastors, bishops, congregations and other leaders across our country are adapting and innovating to keep up with a shifting religious landscape. Fewer people are coming to church, and a rising…

Escuchen la buena nueva
From The Presiding Bishop (Spanish)

Escuchen la buena nueva

Pero en cuanto al día y la hora, nadie lo sabe, ni siquiera los ángeles en el cielo, ni el Hijo, sino sólo el Padre. La venida del Hijo del…

Study guide: Debunking myths about ELCA Good Gifts
Study Guides

Study guide: Debunking myths about ELCA Good Gifts

Improving lives of families and communities in developing nations—that’s one of the primary objectives of ELCA Good Gifts. The program approaches this through a comprehensive strategy involving education, sustainable development,…

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Prayer Ventures

December 2

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource Prayer Ventures, which can be downloaded here. These petitions are offered as a guide for your…

Hear the good news
From The Presiding Bishop

Hear the good news

But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will…

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Prayer Ventures

December 1

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource Prayer Ventures, which can be downloaded here. These petitions are offered as a guide for your…

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Spiritual Resources

Media in ministry: Reviews

Film review Queen of Katwe Director Mira Nair is at the helm of this enthralling drama about Phiona Mutesi, a 10-year-old chess champion from Uganda. In a world where many…

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Spiritual Resources

Media in ministry: Highly recommended

A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art Through John August Swanson’s artwork, as well as commentary and insightful discussion questions from leading biblical scholars, you will…

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Prayer Ventures

November 30

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource Prayer Ventures, which can be downloaded here. These petitions are offered as a guide for your…