Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a pastoral word on the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minnesota police officer charged with the killing…
With numerous online recipes at any cook’s fingertips, people might think that church cookbooks are a thing of the past. But in Lutheran congregations, with their long history of congregational…
Last year, 25-year-old Maya (last name withheld), who lives in Virginia, was expecting her first child. Collecting unemployment due to COVID-19, she was staying with her parents when she got…
One of my favorite unexpected joys of parenthood is how much I learn from reading children’s books. My older son has been fascinated with a book called Turtles and Snails…
Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a statement on racial justice. “The last 16 days have been a microcosm of the original sins of racism and white…
Disneyland is where almost all Americans feel pulled at least once in their lives. Disney’s mission is to provide happiness through the escape of routine life into the realm of…
On Easter Sunday, people across this church will gather in their living rooms or sanctuaries to hear the story of Christ’s resurrection. The Easter story is our story—one of death,…
Series editor’s note: Throughout 2021, “Deeper understandings” will continue to engage the ELCA’s commitment to authentic diversity. Anthony Bateza will carry on this theme in the next issue. —Kathryn A….
Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a statement for Earth Day, April 22. “Dear church, we can ‘testify to the good news of God’s grace’ (Acts 20:24),…
Author’s note: This article uses identity-first language, the preference of most autistic adults. Sometimes parents resist the news that their child is, or may be, autistic. They wonder why we…
Focal verse “But I will hope continually, and will praise you yet more and more” (Psalm 71:14). Reflection Our children currently love the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems….
A Nebraska congregation’s annual holiday market turned hope into action more than ever in 2020, ending a year of uncertainty and transition with a triumphant exclamation point thanks to some…
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