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Stay with me

Focal verse “Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here while I go over there and pray’” (Matthew 26:36). Reflection…

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LWF issues statement of commitment to cease-fire and release of hostages in Gaza

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has issued a statement of commitment to a cease-fire and release of hostages in Gaza. “This week marks five months since the attack of Hamas…

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the presence, achievements and contributions of women throughout history and to advocate for gender equality. This month provides the ELCA an…

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ELCA Conference of Bishops issues statement in solidarity with migrants in Texas

The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA have issued a statement of support “in solidarity with people of faith who respond to God’s call to serve their neighbor.” In the…

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ELCA Conference of Bishops calls for a permanent bilateral cease-fire in Gaza

The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA has issued a statement calling for a permanent bilateral cease-fire in Gaza. “We urge President Joe Biden, our legislators, and all who lead…

Voices of Faith

I’m a Lutheran: Hannah Wolfe-MacPike

Sitka (Alaska) Lutheran Church Collections manager, Kodiak History Museum I was baptized and confirmed at Sitka Lutheran and made my decision there to “live Lutheran,” as it were. I attended…

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[Video] “Talks at the Desk” season three, episode four

ELCA African Descent Ministries celebrates Black History Month with season three of “Talks at the Desk,” a four-part video series exploring diverse expressions of the church. Watch episode four, the series finale, above…

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Black History Now: Kathlene Judd

Originally posted to ELCA African Descent Ministries Facebook page, shared with us via Nicolette Peñaranda.

Voices of Faith

The good news of reconciling love

Series editor’s note: Throughout 2024, “Deeper understandings” will feature teaching scholars of the ELCA reflecting on the many ways that Lutheran theology makes a difference for our daily lives. —Kristin Johnston Largen, president…

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Disrupters, doers and witnesses

Editor’s note: In this article, Peter McLellan, ELCA program director for hunger education, reflects on the 2024 World Hunger Leadership Gathering, held Feb. 1-4 in Houston. The annual event gathers…

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Black History Now: Ralen Robinson

Originally posted to ELCA African Descent Ministries Facebook page, shared with us via Nicolette Peñaranda.

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[Video] “Talks at the Desk” season three, episode three

ELCA African Descent Ministries celebrates Black History Month with season three of “Talks at the Desk,” a four-part video series that will explore diverse expressions of the church. Watch episode three above now. A…