Firsts The Lutheran church has experienced a lot of “firsts” over the years that were covered by its magazines. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Palm City, Fla., has the distinction of being…
Compiled by Living Lutheran staff Special thanks to the ELCA Archives Living Lutheran and its predecessors have been telling the stories of God’s people living their faith for nearly two…
We know that facing hunger is more than pre-dinner pangs. The share of children in households with an income of less than half the poverty line doubled between 2021 and…
Winds of change have swirled around the globe in the century and a half since Seafarers International House (SIH) was born. But the ELCA ministry, guided by its core mission…
Bishop Eaton recalls the Christmas message from the angels: “Glory to God in the highest heaven and peace to God’s people on Earth.” She reminds us that when we greet…
In those days when I was a kid in the 1960s, Christmas was magical and merry. In these days it can seem raw and real. Once, with little empathy or…
Author’s note: Lutherans and other hymn lovers may be surprised to learn how many of their favorite hymns come from medieval texts. Can anything good come out of the “Dark…
For some time I had wanted to have a “Blue Christmas” service for those who were suffering during the holiday season. After an aborted attempt in 2017 due to blizzardy…
ELCA Young Adult Ministry hosted their transitions retreat Nov. 16-19 at Lutherdale in Elkhorn, Wis. The weekend was filled with worship, community connection and free life coaching sessions with ELCA…
We were waiting for her, and we didn’t even know it. When our family of four decided to host an international exchange student, it felt like a leap of faith….
I think of Advent as the waiting season. For the First Sunday of Advent, the Gospel of Mark reminds us that no one knows the precise day or hour the…
Mountain View Lutheran Church, Edgewood, Wash. Eagle Scout; retired U.S. Navy commander When I got involved in my congregation, it started with the children. My wife and I wanted to…
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