Labor of love and service
Faith in Action

Labor of love and service

As we take Labor Day to pause and honor the dignity of work, we also reflect on 12 years of faithful service through “God’s Work. Our Hands.” —a day when congregations…
A place for fruitful conversations
Faith in Action

A place for fruitful conversations

Elected June 14 as bishop of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod, Kristen Papson believes good leadership means creating space for a variety of viewpoints. Papson, who has served as pastor of…
An organ renaissance
Voices of Faith

An organ renaissance

When two noted Lutheran organists were asked whether traditional organ music was a dying art today, they replied with a resounding, “No!” The ancient instrument is alive and well, enjoying…
Called to imperfectly <i>good</i> service
Faith in Action

Called to imperfectly good service

Elected bishop of the Western Iowa Synod on June 14, Scott Dalen sees God inviting the church to move forward into new ways to do ministry together. Dalen, who has…
Embracing a trailblazing spirit
Faith in Action

Embracing a trailblazing spirit

Elected bishop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod on June 7, Stephen Herr places the call to proclaim the gospel front and center in his ministry, to be led by a…
Prayer ventures: Aug. 4
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Aug. 4

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures,” which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer…
2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day six
Faith in Action

2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day six

The 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly concluded Aug. 2 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Day six included a service of Holy Communion and the 11th plenary session. Lucille “CeCee” Mills was installed…
Lucille “CeCee” Mills elected secretary of the ELCA
Faith in Action

Lucille “CeCee” Mills elected secretary of the ELCA

Lucille “CeCee” Mills was elected Aug. 1 to serve a six-year term as secretary of the ELCA. The election took place during the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly being held July…
Yehiel Curry elected presiding bishop of the ELCA
Faith in Action

Yehiel Curry elected presiding bishop of the ELCA

Yehiel Curry was elected July 30 to serve a six-year term as presiding bishop of the ELCA. The election took place during the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly being held July…