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Faith in Action

Pope on Lutherans

At a Nov. 15 prayer service at a Lutheran church in Rome, a Lutheran who is married to a Roman Catholic asked Pope Francis what she could do to attain…
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Faith in Action

Lutherans in Rose Parade

An ELCA family from Iowa and their late son will be honored in this year’s Rose Parade Jan. 1. Mary and John Jorgensen’s son, Jesse, died in an accident while…
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Voices of Faith

Bind us together, Lord

Quickly, what are the first words that come to mind when you think of the word “religion”? What words did you come up with? In her book Christianity After Religion,…
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Mission & Ministry

Grace

When Pope Francis convened a meeting of Roman Catholic bishops last October, it was for the sake of discussing the church’s historical tendency to place more importance on doctrine and…
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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Sing to God with gratitude

Be grateful for Jesus Christ and for all that he has done for us.
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Faith in Action

Fred’s Gifts: a mission tradition

Sales support the ELCA while bringing joy to others $1 at a time. 
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Faith in Action

A starry Advent night

A Michigan congregation continues its tradition of Advent decorating.
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Faith in Action

A kairos moment

The ELCA Conference of Bishops acknowledged that the denomination is at a “kairos” moment in regards to theological education. In an Oct. 1-6 meeting in Chicago, the bishops considered three…
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Faith in Action

Share your good news

To share the unique stories of its parishioners, WestSide Lutheran, Sioux Falls, S.D., created “WestSide Stories,” online video vignettes of its members sharing their faith and passion for the congregation….
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Faith in Action

Dolls with missing limbs comfort recipients

What does a toddler with no arms do when her mom gives her a doll? She hugs it lovingly with her legs, of course. Especially this doll: a doll withno…
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Faith in Action

Godspeed dedicated

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mamaroneck, N.Y., dedicated a votive ship that hangs from its ceiling. Marvin E. Henk, pastor, had seen many in European churches. Sailors made and gave…
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Faith in Action

ELCA pastor opens U.S. Senate in prayer

Kathryn Pocalyco, pastor of Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, North Chesterfield, Va., opens the U.S. Senate in prayer at the invitation of Virginia Sen. Mark Warner. “I believe prayer orients…