God <i>will</i> transform this church
From The Presiding Bishop

God will transform this church

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. That’s our name. At least two parts of our name, “Evangelical” and “Church,” are either misunderstood or an outright stumbling block for a significant…

“This is what praising God looks like”
Living Faithfully

“This is what praising God looks like”

The term “period poverty” refers to inadequate access to menstrual hygiene tools and education. According to estimates by the Huffington Post, menstruation-related products can cost more than $18,000 in a…

Louise Johnson named ELCA executive for administration
Living Faithfully

Louise Johnson named ELCA executive for administration

Louise N. Johnson, a pastor of the ELCA, has been elected by the ELCA Church Council as the executive for administration, a position that is coterminous with the term of…

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Mission & Ministry

Servants in the time of COVID-19

As the coronavirus pandemic has swept the globe, it has brought pain and loss, disrupted lives and pushed many to a breaking point. But this health crisis has created something…

Freed from condemnation
Voices of Faith

Freed from condemnation

During Lent we’re called to examine how our lives are or aren’t producing the fruit of God’s Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) as we anticipate Jesus’ death and resurrection. But as we…

Prayer ventures: Feb. 24
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Feb. 24

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…

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Spiritual Resources

Highly recommended

Bread for the Day 2021: Daily Bible Readings and Prayers For those seeking a daily way to engage with Scripture and deepen their prayer lives, look no further than the…

Lectionary blog: Embracing God’s grace
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Embracing God’s grace

Lectionary blog for Feb 28, 2021 Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 This week’s verses offer two visions of people who questioned God’s…