When asked what she did for fun outside of church, Karol Hendricks-McCracken, pastor of New Salem Lutheran Church, Turtle River, Minn., couldn’t answer. “Well, teach confirmation,” was her response to…
Dave Belcher served in the Army for 17 years. He was a platoon sergeant and received a Bronze Star and a Combat Infantry Badge, but he came home with a…
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Ecuador April 16, killing more than 240 people and injuring more than 2,500 people. According to Ecuador’s seismological institute, more than…
It was good homemade, fiber-rich, deep-dark flatbread. I was given a fairly healthy chunk, and I knew it would be tasty. But the little bit of wine soaked up in…
It was fiscal pragmatism that originally led Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hood River, Ore., to look at merger options. Nearly a decade later, a culture of collaboration, service and faith…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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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