Reimagining faithful witness

Reimagining faithful witness

Series editor’s note: This article kicks off the 2026 theme for “Deeper understandings”: faithful witness in challenging times. In the coming year, various authors will explore what it means for…
The stories are still relevant
Lectionary Blog

The stories are still relevant

Lectionary blog for December 28 First Sunday of Christmas Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23 My “side hustle” is sometimes teaching Hebrew Bible classes at ELCA seminaries. One…
Hymn of the Month – Go Tell It on the Mountain
Theology & Beliefs

Hymn of the Month – Go Tell It on the Mountain

Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Go Tell It on the Mountain.
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…