A place for fruitful conversations
Faith in Action

A place for fruitful conversations

Elected June 14 as bishop of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod, Kristen Papson believes good leadership means creating space for a variety of viewpoints. Papson, who has served as pastor of…

Seedbeds reimagined and renewed
Mission & Ministry

Seedbeds reimagined and renewed

On their journeys with Jesus, the first Christians were prepared for their ministries by the master teacher who “taught them as one having authority” (Matthew 7:29). Jesus’ roving band of…

Bishop Eaton sends letter to President Trump addressing situation in Gaza
Faith in Action

Bishop Eaton sends letter to President Trump addressing situation in Gaza

Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a letter to President Donald Trump and members of Congress expressing support of “our Jewish-American and Israeli siblings who have suffered…

Moving toward one heart and soul
Faith in Action

Moving toward one heart and soul

Elected June 7 as bishop of the Central States Synod, Donna Simon understands the importance of supporting lay leaders who do the challenging work of understanding and living out what…

A path lined with welcome, love and grace
Faith in Action

A path lined with welcome, love and grace

Elected bishop of the Southwestern Washington Synod on June 14, Keith Marshall feels the Spirit’s call to keep “paying it forward.” He strives to share with others the love, hope…

Embracing a trailblazing spirit
Faith in Action

Embracing a trailblazing spirit

Elected bishop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod on June 7, Stephen Herr places the call to proclaim the gospel front and center in his ministry, to be led by a…

2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day six
Faith in Action

2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day six

The 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly concluded Aug. 2 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Day six included a service of Holy Communion and the 11th plenary session. Lucille “CeCee” Mills was installed…

Prayer ventures: Aug. 2
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Aug. 2

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

2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day four
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2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day four

On day four of the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton offered her report and received recognition for her service, the ELCA’s ecumenical and interreligious partners were…

Prayer ventures: Aug. 1
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Aug. 1

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

2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day three
Faith in Action

2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day three

On the third day of the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, Yehiel Curry, bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, was elected presiding bishop of the ELCA. Curry was elected on the…