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In a pickle
The children of Living Word Lutheran Church, Laurinburg, N.C., from the time they can toddle have deposited their own offering in a large Mt. Olive Pickle jar during worship. It’s…
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A pastor & 18 drivers
When Tom Stutelberg, East Union Lutheran Church, Carver, Minn., developed a heart condition called cardiomyopathy he was told not to drive for six months. The congregation asked for volunteers to…
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Service day 2016
The ELCA’s dedicated day of service, “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, will take place Sept. 11, 2016. The date will also mark the 15-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist…
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Megachurch changes
Megachurches are seeing more participants in worship than ever, but individual attendance is down to once or twice a month — or less. One in 10 Americans who typically worship…
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LSA launches initiative
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) has launched the “Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative,” a three-year project aimed at helping improve the lives of seniors living in rural communities. The initiative…
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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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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…
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,…
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…
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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Fred’s Gifts: a mission tradition
Sales support the ELCA while bringing joy to others $1 at a time.
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A starry Advent night
A Michigan congregation continues its tradition of Advent decorating.
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