The ongoing work of racial healing
In observance of the 2025 National Day of Racial Healing, the ELCA, in partnership with Augsburg Fortress Publishers, hosted a free online educational event on Jan. 21. The National Day…
In observance of the 2025 National Day of Racial Healing, the ELCA, in partnership with Augsburg Fortress Publishers, hosted a free online educational event on Jan. 21. The National Day…
Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has convened a coalition of interfaith leaders in support of refugees and immigrants who are forced to flee their homes. “We stand united…
After years of devastating drought, the rains have returned to Namibia. Fattened goats and cattle now wander across the verdant desert, where the rains have formed a giant patchwork of…
As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the contributions of Black Lutherans to the life, mission and ministry of the ELCA. From the faith-filled leadership of trailblazers such…
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life as together we pray for the needs…
Editor’s note: This article was originally posted in February 2024. This display is a work in progress, and since this was posted five new leaders were included, bringing the total…
On Jan. 12, Guadalupe Cortés was installed as church president and bishop of the Salvadoran Lutheran Church (Iglesia Luterana Salvadoreña or ILS) for a four-year term. The installation service was…
It wasn’t long ago that Gov. Tim Walz was first announced as the Democratic nominee for U.S. vice president, alongside presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Moments after Harris declared her running…
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life as together we pray for the…
Gabriel Wounded Head discusses his commitment to hearing the stories of his Indigenous siblings, as well as his commitment to sharing his own, and what he is learning from others….
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 as together…
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 as together…
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