As a theologian and the president of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, I’m delighted to introduce the 2024 edition of Living Lutheran’s long-running column “Deeper understandings” on behalf of…
For the last 35 years the ELCA has been a companion in the mission and ministry of five Lutheran churches in Central America: The Costa Rican Lutheran Church. The Salvadoran…
First Lutheran Church, Cincinnati Product data scientist, Cisco; former co-chair, Gather Network I first connected with my congregation in August of 2020. At First Lutheran, I play cello when the…
Executive committee members of the ELCA’s AMMPARO strategy met in Washington, D.C., last month to discuss opportunities for highlighting migrant voices on Capitol Hill. Meetings not only advanced AMMPARO’s ministry…
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New “Deeper understandings” editor Kristin Johnston Largen previews the direction of the Living Lutheran department for the 2024, as well as her first entry in the series, publishing next week…
Editor’s note: Part one of this story surveyed five projects that were awarded funding by ELCA Disability Ministries in 2023, especially an inclusive park being built by Emmanuel Lutheran Church…
“Heaven is a playground,” wrote G.K. Chesterton more than a century ago. If the British philosopher and champion of play were to visit modern-day Wisconsin, he would be pleased to…
Khader El-Yateem has been appointed executive director of the Service and Justice home area of the ELCA. El-Yateem will begin his service March 18. “I am excited about Pastor El-Yateem…
It was fall 2019, one of those crisp, golden, mornings in northern Minnesota. The mournful wail of the loons echoed across Stocking Lake, as if they were saying “goodbye” before…
Editor’s note: We’re halfway through January and some people are now thinking about their already-broken New Year’s Day resolutions. Never fear, as noted in this article that first posted in…
Editor’s note: Following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, The Lutheran ran the following article in its May 8, 1968, edition. The piece is a first-person…
Series editor’s note: During 2023, “Deeper understandings” has featured biblical scholars reflecting on one of the books of the Old Testament. This is the final entry in the series. —Kathryn…
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