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Theology & Beliefs

Tomatoes, robots and rubber ducks (part 2)

Editor’s note: the following is part of a series of articles from ELCA theologians, Rostered Ministers, seminarians/professors and other contributors that feature individual viewpoints on the Reformation’s importance on the occasion of…

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Spiritual Resources

Lectionary blog: Called by God

Lectionary blog for Jan. 14 The second Sunday after the Epiphany 1 Samuel 3:1-10; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51 A good friend gave me a new biography…

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Theology & Beliefs

Tomatoes, robots, rubber ducks (part 1)

Editor’s note: the following is part of a series of articles from ELCA theologians, Rostered Ministers, seminarians/professors and other contributors that feature individual viewpoints on the Reformation’s importance on the occasion of…

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Theology & Beliefs

Musical and educational program shares Luther’s message of grace

In State College, Pa., Martin Luther’s message of grace for all resonated in a two-part program hosted by Grace Lutheran Church in April 2017. As a 500th anniversary of the…

Our Lutheran Life: the Rev. Bill Hower
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: the Rev. Bill Hower

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

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Theology & Beliefs

Looking Back & Called Forward: ELCA 500

On Oct. 31, ELCA leaders and members gathered at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Washington, D.C., for a daylong program of worship and commemoration of the 500th anniversary…

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Theology & Beliefs

Humor and chocolate infuse Reformation anniversary

Injecting a little humor into a Reformation commemoration, the students and staff of the University of Maryland Lutheran Campus Ministry – along with two other Protestant campus chaplaincies – spearheaded…

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Theology & Beliefs

Reformations of the Sixteenth Century

Faith Lutheran Church and its campus ministry at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, partnered with faith and university groups at Miami University to sponsor a two-day academic and ecumenical celebration…

Our Lutheran Life: Jessica Davis
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Jessica Davis

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

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Theology & Beliefs

An appreciation of Martin Luther on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation

I grew up in the Church of Christ, which is one of the more conservative offshoots of the American Restoration Movement. Like other restoration movements throughout church history, ours was…

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Theology & Beliefs

On building a Lutheran, neighborly legacy

What is it like to leave your homeland and come to a place where nobody speaks your language, and everyone looks different from you? They don’t share your customs. They…

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: On the shoulders of giants

Lectionary blog for Oct. 29 Reformation Sunday Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36 Reformation Sunday is indeed a time to celebrate. It is also a time to remember…