Bishop Eaton joins more than 140 global Christian leaders in call for Gaza cease-fire
Faith in Action

Bishop Eaton joins more than 140 global Christian leaders in call for Gaza cease-fire

In a new letter released during Holy Week, more than 140 bishops and executive leaders from churches, denominations and church-based organizations in the U.S. and around the world call for…

Beyond evangelism: Sharing what matters
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Beyond evangelism: Sharing what matters

Series editor’s note: Throughout 2024, “Deeper understandings” will feature teaching scholars of the ELCA reflecting on the many ways that Lutheran theology makes a difference for our daily lives. —Kristin Johnston Largen, president…

News from ELCA advocacy
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News from ELCA advocacy

On Feb. 13, Tracie Bartholomew, bishop of the New Jersey Synod, joined ELCA advocacy staff to meet with federal legislators on Capitol Hill to express deep concern in accompaniment and…

Prayer ventures: March 16
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: March 16

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…

Snacks, water and smiles
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Snacks, water and smiles

Editor’s note: When a congregation in Ralston, Neb., asked themselves how to serve those around them, they had to look no further than their own parking lot. This article about…

Prayer ventures: Feb. 27
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Feb. 27

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: Feb. 10
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Feb. 10

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: Feb. 9
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Feb. 9

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…

Many gifts to celebrate
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Many gifts to celebrate

Focal verse “We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the encourager, in encouragement;…

I’m a Lutheran: Elizabeth Gilbert
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I’m a Lutheran: Elizabeth Gilbert

First Lutheran Church, Cincinnati Product data scientist, Cisco; former co-chair, Gather Network I first connected with my congregation in August of 2020. At First Lutheran, I play cello when the…