Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures,” which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer…
Elected on May 31 as the first woman bishop of the North Carolina Synod, Emily Hartner sees countless opportunities for the expressions of the ELCA to share their gifts with…
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures,” which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer…
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures,” which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer…
In this year’s video for synod assemblies, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on seasons of ministry in our journey of faith together. She reminds us that God continues to raise…
Lectionary for July 6, 2025 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66:1-9; Galatians 6:7-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 I released a book earlier this year with Fortress Press about trauma…
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Franklin, Tenn. General manager, BBR/BMG Music Group My family and I joined St. Andrew back in the mid-’90s. We were looking for a place that felt…
Russell Meyer, intentional interim pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Fla., considers his vocation to be creating welcome for all people. St. John, a historically African American congregation…
In an increasingly diverse world, inclusivity and accessibility are vital values for congregations seeking to reflect the love and compassion of Jesus. Neurodivergence—a term encompassing conditions such as autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity…
The 21st century has brought many changes to churches worldwide, and the ELCA is no exception. As in other mainline denominations, the ELCA is experiencing smaller worship attendances, tighter finances,…
Lectionary blog for June 29, 2025 Third Sunday after Pentecost 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62 There have been a lot of superhero movies in…
Known for her work helping struggling congregations revitalize and grow, Katrina Foster brings her message of community-building and financial stewardship to her new role as bishop of the Metropolitan New…
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