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A garden for all of us
Editor’s note: Today, on World Food Day, people around the world join in raising awareness of hunger and taking collective action to end it for good. This year’s World Food…
Living Faithfully
“God’s work. Our hands.”: Building Connections to Share God’s Grace and Love
“Days like this remind us that God’s work is often pretty ordinary. It looks like people gathering around a table, packing a bag, carrying a box, making room for someone…
Mission & Ministry
“A blessing to this day”
In the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, at the end of the Trail of Tears, stands an enduring haven of hope. Oaks Indian Mission, a ministry of the ELCA, offers residential…
Voices of Faith
Clergy Appreciation Day
Oct. 11 is Clergy Appreciation Day. To celebrate, we’ve spent the past week asking our social media followers to share stories and appreciation for the rostered ministers in their lives….
Mission & Ministry
The power of connection
Editor’s note: After publication, Living Lutheran learned that the fall issue cover image for this story included AI-generated imagery. Living Lutheran takes a strong stance against knowingly using AI-generated content of…
Voices of Faith
Stories of community and connection
Because LivingLutheran.org publishes new content every day, some stories may slip under the radar. We’re taking a moment to highlight a few recent articles that reflect the resilience, joy and…
Mission & Ministry
ELCA Conference of Bishops welcomes six new bishops
The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA met Sept. 22-26 at the Lutheran Center in Chicago. The conference, an advisory body of the ELCA, welcomed six new bishops elected this…
Living Faithfully
“Happy Birthday” as a prayer
Focal verse “Be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to one another, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts” (Ephesians…
Living Faithfully
Civic engagement in an election season
In ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry’s message “A call to be trusted messengers in this election season,” readers received an invitation: “This year, I invite you to embrace an additional…
Living Faithfully
We will always love her
In the aftermath of beloved singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton’s death on Aug. 25, churches across the country have commemorated the 80-year-old American icon, her faith and her…
Living Faithfully
Belonging and togetherness
“ຍິນດີຕ້ອນຮັບ—welcome to this day,” proclaimed Sara Schultz in Lao and English. “Welcome to Grace Lao Lutheran Church, welcome to Hope Lutheran Church!” With these words, the pastor of Hope in…
Study Guides
Study guide for “The power of connection”
We are not meant to be Christians alone, whether individuals or congregations, synods or denominations. Interdependence is hardwired into the Christian witness. For example, in teaching disciples the Lord’s Prayer…
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