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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: The Messiah’s this-world agenda

It’s an agenda that means we need to be making a difference now.

Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: We are on a mission from God

But we can become too focused on ourselves, meeting our own needs.

Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Surprise! God has called you

And it’s all a mystery and a miracle why God calls us, any of us.

Voices of Faith

Extending an invitation to church

The world has yearnings, and our churches can answer some of them.

Faith in Action

‘Silent Night’ at 40 degrees below

Shishmaref, Alaska, is often used as an example for those wanting to tell the story of climate change in the Arctic. But Marvin Jonasen, pastor of Shishmaref Lutheran Church, says…

Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Is God active in our world?

The Scripture lessons loudly assert the real presence of a real God.

Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Don’t stop at just confession

We also need repentance, which leads to a change in direction.

Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: There ain’t no easy way

Church, if done right, reminds us of things we’d rather not think about.

Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Questions and more questions

“What is God like?” and also “What is godlike?”

Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: A message of hope and promise

In the midst of distress, can God be trusted to still care about us?  

Prayer Ventures

November 9 – November 15

A week of prayers for the world and ministries of this church.

Faith in Action

Unlocking college students’ faith

ELCA schools provide opportunities for that growth to happen.