Readings for Easter
As we transition from Lent into celebrating the Risen Christ, we continue hearing suggested readings and discussion questions to guide your reflection. You can discuss these questions in a small…
As we transition from Lent into celebrating the Risen Christ, we continue hearing suggested readings and discussion questions to guide your reflection. You can discuss these questions in a small…
Week 6 of Following the Way of Jesus: A Lenten Holy Land Journey is “Journey to the Cross” with Rodny Said, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope, at…
“So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone for they were afraid.” That’s where the Gospel…
In a new letter released during Holy Week, more than 140 bishops and executive leaders from churches, denominations and church-based organizations in the U.S. and around the world call for…
“Y ellas se fueron huyendo del sepulcro, porque les había tomado temblor y espanto; ni decían nada a nadie, porque tenían miedo”. Era así como terminaba originalmente el Evangelio de…
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…
Lectionary for March 31, 2024 Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter Day Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8 Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! This has…
Week 5 of Following the Way of Jesus: A Lenten Holy Land Journey is “Things That Make Peace” with Sally Azar, pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in…
Each Sunday of Lent, Living Lutheran will share suggested readings and discussion questions to guide your reflection. You can discuss these questions in a small group or journal about them solo. Mark…
On Feb. 13, Tracie Bartholomew, bishop of the New Jersey Synod, joined ELCA advocacy staff to meet with federal legislators on Capitol Hill to express deep concern in accompaniment and…
Week 4 of Following the Way of Jesus: A Lenten Holy Land Journey is: “A Counter-cultural Message” with Ashraf Tannous, pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Beit Jala….
Lectionary for March 24, 2024 Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday Procession with palms: Mark 11:1-11 Other readings for the day: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1—15:47 Palm Sunday…
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