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
Faith in Action

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…

Casting a vision for the church
Voices of Faith

Casting a vision for the church

When Yehiel Curry considers his vision for the future of the church, he sees an important distinction. “Part of the work is naming it,” he said, “but that next phase…

Yehiel Curry elected presiding bishop of the ELCA
Faith in Action

Yehiel Curry elected presiding bishop of the ELCA

Yehiel Curry was elected July 30 to serve a six-year term as presiding bishop of the ELCA. The election took place during the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly being held July…

Prayer ventures: July 28
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: July 28

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…