A lexicon of faith: Fear
Voices of Faith

A lexicon of faith: Fear

Most of us do not live with so much fear that we expect to die the next time we open our front door or climb into a car. That degree…
From The Lutheran to Living Lutheran
Mission & Ministry

From The Lutheran to Living Lutheran

German. Norwegian. Danish. Swedish. In the early and mid 1800s, you didn’t need to speak English to remain abreast with the happenings of the Lutheran church. At that time, the…
Life abundant at any age
Living Faithfully

Life abundant at any age

I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! The season of Easter is ushered in with flowers…
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Living Faithfully

ELCA introduces initiative to address voting rights

Affirming its commitment to ensure voting rights for all U.S. citizens, the ELCA has introduced ELCAvotes, an initiative to help members advocate for fair elections and engage in local efforts…
When making a living and living in service intersect
Living Faithfully

When making a living and living in service intersect

Starbucks barista. Pharmacist. Substitute teacher. Nanny. Animal handler. Roller derby announcer. These seemingly unrelated professionals have one thing in common—they’re all leading “double lives” as church workers, most as pastors….
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Voices of Faith

Reflection

As we began our Lenten journey this year, I invited Faith in Place, a faith-based nonprofit, to come talk to my congregation about caring for creation ministry and advocacy as…
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Voices of Faith

Everlasting love

For me, the time between Good Friday and Easter Sunday feels like the countdown to New Year’s. I am filled with bubbling anticipation to dress in my best clothes or…
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Living Faithfully

Faith and family

Q+A How do I teach my child empathy? Our children hear it every day at school and at home: share, take turns, keep your hands to yourself. Yet it takes…
I’m a Lutheran: Lenny Duncan
Voices of Faith

I’m a Lutheran: Lenny Duncan

Temple Lutheran Church, Havertown, Pa. Seminarian and candidate for ordained ministry I found my faith in the forgotten places, where hope seems like an intruder—homeless, mired in alcoholism and seemingly…
ELCA awards 11 Rossing Physics Scholarships
Living Faithfully

ELCA awards 11 Rossing Physics Scholarships

The ELCA has awarded the 2016-2017 Rossing Physics Scholarships to 11 ELCA college and university students. The annual scholarships are made possible through gifts from Dr. Thomas D. Rossing, who…
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Living Faithfully

Distributing water in Flint

Photo: Niklaus Schillack, Church Relations Samaritas Kenneth Fouty, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clawson, Mich., passes water to ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton on Sunday afternoon, April 3….
Return to the Holy Land
Mission & Ministry

Return to the Holy Land

Working near Jerusalem in the West Bank community of Beit Sahour, Marta Erling Spangler started to see the world through the eyes of the Palestinian Christians and Muslims around her….