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…
Lectionary for June 22, 2025 Second Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 22:19-28 (22); Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39 There was an old hymn that we sang in some of the…
Three years ago, when Sue. J. Briner, bishop of the Southwestern Texas Synod, tasked Keats Miles-Wallace to build a grassroots community for those who identify as LGBTQIA+, the pastor had…
Lectionary for June 15, 2025 Holy Trinity Sunday First Sunday after Pentecost Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 I can’t remember the first time I heard about…
When Karen Anderson volunteered as a medical missionary to Chile in 1981, she told her parents she would be back in a year. Forty-three years later, her home and heart…
Lectionary for June 8, 2025 Day of Pentecost Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Romans 8:14-17; John 14:8-17 Last week we talked about a supernatural unity of Christians across…
It’s Sunday at 9 a.m., and a small but diverse group assembles behind the bright bay windows of Pizza Quick, a counter-service pizza shop on the eastern edge of Tifton,…
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