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Faith in the spaces
Art from Bible stories adorns the walls of historical country churches in Sweden. A tour guide gives their history and explains that the artwork does more than beautify the space…
Faith in Action
All are welcome
The church’s catchphrase “all are welcome” is so common it seems like a meme. But what do these three simple words actually mean? Are they sincere or do dwindling congregations…
From The Presiding Bishop
Holy Saturday
They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it with the spices in linen cloths, according to the burial custom of the Jews. Now there was a garden in the…
Voices of Faith
Appreciation
A delighted thank you Thank you for the wonderful magazine. I especially loved the article “Class on the current” about the students spending a semester on the Mississippi. As a…
From The Presiding Bishop (Spanish)
Sábado Santo
“Ambos tomaron el cuerpo de Jesús y, conforme a la costumbre judía de dar sepultura, lo envolvieron en vendas con las especias aromáticas. En el lugar donde crucificaron a Jesús…
Faith in Action
Eat, pray, grow
For Doris Christopher, prayers before mealtime — and the tradition of sharing a meal — have been a cornerstone of her life, as well as a major part of her…
Spiritual Resources
Science and faith
Who are we? What is our place in the cosmos? What is the meaning of life? As humans, we constantly ask these profound questions in one setting or another. Both…
Faith in Action
A new church for a new country
Situated in eastern Africa is the newest country in the world. But newest isn’t the only way to describe South Sudan — it’s also one of the most volatile. After…
Faith in Action
Developing ‘strong bonds’
Every day nearly 150 ELCA clergy are at work ministering to the women and men of the U.S. armed forces. “As chaplains we interact with our people in some powerful…
Faith in Action
Radio show brings laughter, more people into church
Everett Erickson and members of New Frontier Lutheran would fit into any congregation in Minnesota — they hold pancake breakfasts, debate about the duties of head usher and deal with…
Faith in Action
The four seasons of camp
Summer has always been a busy time for camps, hosting hundreds of kids at a time where days can be spent swimming, hiking or singing around campfires. But what happens…
Spiritual Resources
Out of the shadow
Soon I’ll accompany my dad on a trip back to where he grew up in New York City. He is 73 and unsure how much longer he will be able…
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