God of the cosmos
Living Faithfully

God of the cosmos

Focal verse “Thus says the Lord, who created the heavens (he is God!), who formed the earth and made it (he established it; he did not create it a chaos;…
Taryn Montgomery elected bishop of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod
Mission & Ministry

Taryn Montgomery elected bishop of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod

Taryn Montgomery, Duluth, Minn., was elected April 25 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA. The election took place during the synod…
ELCA Church Council elects executive for administration
Mission & Ministry

ELCA Church Council elects executive for administration

The ELCA Church Council met electronically on April 16. The council, which serves as the ELCA’s board of directors, took action on a variety of matters. In his report to…
Rebuilt on a foundation of faith
Living Faithfully

Rebuilt on a foundation of faith

After a Christmas Eve service in 2020, parishioners of Good Shepherd Lutheran in Levittown, N.Y., left church for home. It was the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following protocols to…
I’m a Lutheran: Marty J. Uhle
Voices of Faith

I’m a Lutheran: Marty J. Uhle

Messiah Lutheran Church, Fairview Park, Ohio President and CEO, Community West Foundation My wife, Laura, and I are active at Messiah Lutheran and have many friends there. We lean toward…
Rachel Wind elected ELCA executive for administration
Mission & Ministry

Rachel Wind elected ELCA executive for administration

The ELCA Church Council has elected Rachel Wind as the ELCA churchwide organization’s executive for administration, a position whose term coincides with that of the presiding bishop. Wind has served…
ELCA awarded grant for Total Inclusion! project
Mission & Ministry

ELCA awarded grant for Total Inclusion! project

The ELCA has received a significant grant for ongoing support of Total Inclusion! Widening the Welcome at ELCA Outdoor Ministries. The program, a collaboration of the ELCA churchwide organization and…
Holy rollers
Living Faithfully

Holy rollers

This story begins at a tavern table, as many do. It’s been a long day at a gathering of people from across the windy plains that surround your home. Usually…
Craig Schweitzer appointed executive director, ELCA Christian Community and Leadership
Mission & Ministry

Craig Schweitzer appointed executive director, ELCA Christian Community and Leadership

Craig Schweitzer has been appointed to a four-year, renewable term as executive director for the Christian Community and Leadership unit of the ELCA. Schweitzer has served as bishop of the…
A Lenten and Easter church
From The Presiding Bishop

A Lenten and Easter church

I often hear this phrase when I’m visiting congregations or sitting in meetings: “We are an Easter church.” I like that idea and the reasoning behind it. Who wouldn’t want…
Serving like Christ
Living Faithfully

Serving like Christ

Editor’s note: The ELCA has a long and meaningful history of ministry in rural areas. This story is part of a series highlighting innovative rural ministries in ELCA congregations and communities today.  In…
Una iglesia de Cuaresma y de Pascua
From The Presiding Bishop (Spanish)

Una iglesia de Cuaresma y de Pascua

A menudo escucho la siguiente frase cuando visito congregaciones o participo en reuniones: “Somos una iglesia de Pascua”. Me gusta esa idea y el razonamiento que la respalda. ¿Quién no…