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The ELCA seeks to be a witness to Christ by feeding people who are hungry, caring for those who are sick, and advocating for justice, peace, and the dignity of…
The ELCA seeks to be a witness to Christ by feeding people who are hungry, caring for those who are sick, and advocating for justice, peace, and the dignity of…
It wasn’t long ago that Gov. Tim Walz was first announced as the Democratic nominee for U.S. vice president, alongside presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Moments after Harris declared her running…
Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, released a pastoral message Jan. 24 on recent executive orders, noting the “peaceful transfer of power central to our democracy, followed by sweeping…
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures (the prayers for the entire month can be downloaded here). These daily petitions are offered as a guide…
The 119th U.S. Congress, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, began a two-year term of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government following swearing in on…
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures (the prayers for the entire month can be downloaded here). These daily petitions are offered as a guide…
“Come on!” shouts a triumphant Tashi at several key points in Challengers. Although the tennis drama was sold as a steamy love triangle between Tashi (Zendaya) and former best friends…
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures (the prayers for the entire month can be downloaded here). These daily petitions are offered as a guide…
Huck and Loona This charming story by Emily Kilgore, with illustrations by Florence Weiser, is set in the great Northwoods, where woodland friends Huck the bear and Loona the loon…
No one should be shocked to learn that the narrator of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever begins its last scene by declaring, “It really was the best Christmas pageant ever.”…
Medical laboratory technician, Essentia Health Trinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead, Minn. Growing up, I was highly involved with the youth ministry of my home church, Kimandolu Lutheran Church in Arusha, Tanzania,…
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life as together…
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