Inclusion

Living Faithfully

Sainthood granted

Pope Francis gave final clearance for Mother Teresa — called “the saint of the gutters” for her work with the poor in India — to become an official saint. The…

Living Faithfully

‘Silent Night’ at 40 degrees below

Shishmaref, Alaska, is often used as an example for those wanting to tell the story of climate change in the Arctic. But Marvin Jonasen, pastor of Shishmaref Lutheran Church, says…

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Youth celebrate ‘bold’ women in their lives

Bold Women’s Day, observed on the fourth Sunday in February by Women of the ELCA, celebrates Lutheran women who are boldly living their faith in Jesus Christ. Members of All…

Prayer Ventures

November 9 – November 15

A week of prayers for the world and ministries of this church.

Mission & Ministry

Women of purpose

Sarah Abendanon just bought a winter coat. “It is heavy, and I feel so big in it,” said the freshman at Augsburg College, Minneapolis. Used to the tropical weather of…

Mission & Ministry

Women and the Reformation: Then & Now

How did — and does — the Reformation affect the lives of women? If this relationship was documented on Facebook, the status might be “it’s complicated.” The Old Testament tells…

Mission & Ministry

Extending and receiving welcome

Megan Rohrer’s path to ministry could be likened to that of Jonah. Time and again Rohrer heard God’s call to become a pastor in the urgings of professors, pastors and…

Living Faithfully

A day to honor their sacrifice

Memorial Day observances are part of a national grief process.

Living Faithfully

How Jackie got ‘Lutheranized’

A winding path leads her to a historic call in South Carolina.