The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA added its voice to concerns about international and domestic situations during its meeting Feb. 27-March 5 at Eaglewood Resort in Itasca, Ill. The…
Week 2 of Following the Way of Jesus: A Lenten Holy Land Journey is: “Good News of Great Joy For All People” with Imad Haddad, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran…
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…
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…
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…
Following the Way of Jesus: a Lenten Holy Land Journey begins on the Sea of Galilee. The introduction video below will invite you into this 6-week series. Through this journey…
Lectionary for March 10, 2024 Fourth Sunday in Lent Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 I was recently privileged to celebrate a community worship service with faculty…
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. Exodus…
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 3, 2024 Third Sunday in Lent Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22 While catching up with a colleague, I asked about his children. He…
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. Genesis…
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…
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