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Is Christianity in the U.S. still declining?

Where community meets hope

A foundation of community in the Navajo Nation

“Reimagine how we do ministry”

LWF expands humanitarian aid in Syria as rebuilding starts

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Prayer ventures: Dec. 14

Feeding the multitude

ELCA receives Lilly Endowment grant for children’s ministry

Lasting connections made at Youth Gathering

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"A very rare treasure, indeed"

Where would we be without friends? Where would you be without them? Through our deep personal connections we grow as people and experience the love of God. What’s been your experience?
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