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Dinnertime dilemma

“I don’t want that!” my 4-year-old said, pouting at the chicken and potatoes I had placed before us. “Jack, we haven’t even prayed yet,” I sighed. “Surely there’s something here…

Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Nov. 22

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…

Living Faithfully

ELCA Church Council expresses gratitude for leadership of Bill Horne

Gathering in Chicago Nov. 11-13, the Church Council of the ELCA began its meeting with a shared time in remembrance of William B. “Bill” Horne II, ELCA vice president, who…

Living Faithfully

Polish Lutheran church votes to ordain women pastors

In an Oct. 16 decision, the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland (ECACP) allowed women to be ordained as pastors. Forty-five members of the church’s synod voted in…

Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Nov. 11

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…

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Churches Beyond Borders releases devotional inspired by United Nations anti-violence efforts

Working alongside the United Nations’ “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” campaign, the four member churches of Churches Beyond Borders have compiled a 16-day devotional focusing on the campaign’s…

Voices of Faith

Telling the truth about the lands we inhabit

Series editor’s note: Throughout 2021, “Deeper understandings” will continue to engage the ELCA’s commitment to authentic diversity. Abraham Allende will carry on this theme next month. —Kathryn A. Kleinhans, dean…

Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Oct. 28

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…

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First woman ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi

Bertha Godfrey Munkhondya became the first woman ordained to the ministry of word and sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi (ELCM) on Sept. 26. In a congratulatory letter…

Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Oct. 15

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…

Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Oct. 13

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…

Living Faithfully

Bishop Eaton releases Indigenous Peoples’ Day video message

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the heritage and contributions of Indigenous members of our church and society. In her weekly video message, Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the…