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Immaculate reconception
When I was young and turning the corner into the teenage world, I started to burn old pictures of myself. If I found one of myself in an awkward stage…
Mission & Ministry
Debunking myths about ELCA Good Gifts
A popular trend in philanthropy is the practice of providing live animals—goats, chickens, cows—to people in developing countries. The idea is that people in these countries use animals for food…
Living Faithfully
Beyond the Steeple: Church of the Apostles
In part one of our “Beyond the Steeple” series, we travel to Seattle to highlight the ministry of Church of the Apostles. Watch this video for a look into the…
Mission & Ministry
Praises sing to God the king
One of the best presents at Christmas is often taken for granted—the gift of music. Unlike other churches that rely on cantors, choirs or singers to lead worship music, Lutherans…
Voices of Faith
At the intersection of theater and church
The comparisons between church and theater are easy to make. Simply substitute the words parishioners for audiences, hymns for songs and sermons for monologues. Both present a message that the…
Living Faithfully
The face of the church is changing
Here is the church and here is the steeple. Open the door and see all the people. This well-known nursery rhyme, complete with hand motions, has likely been taught in…
Voices of Faith
Advent is waiting for us
What are you waiting for? It’s the quintessential Advent question. Everyone seems to be waiting for something. Or someone. Are you waiting for the new year? For less stress and…
Living Faithfully
December 2016 news
“Much more that unites us” At the Oct. 31 prayer service of the joint Catholic-Lutheran commemoration of the Reformation in Sweden’s Lund Cathedral, Pope Francis and Lutheran World Federation General…
Voices of Faith
Keep awake, stay woke
“Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.” This verse from Matthew 24, the first Gospel reading of Advent, focuses the reader on the…
Voices of Faith
I’m a Lutheran: Greta Grosch
“I’m a Lutheran” is a monthly profile featuring ELCA members around the world. The profiles showcase ELCA members in all their diversity, connecting one another through individual faith stories as…
Voices of Faith
Grace puts an end to HIV and AIDS
Editor’s note: This Dec. 1, the ELCA joins brothers and sisters across the world in observing World AIDS Day. Read reflections from three individuals who attended the 21st International AIDS Conference this summer in Durbin,…
Mission & Ministry
‘It can happen to anyone’
What do Women of the ELCA, two Catholic sisters, a human trafficking survivor and a police lieutenant have in common? On Nov. 12, 2016, they all came together to fight…
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