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Innovations in rural ministry
Innovation is in bloom across the rural reaches of the ELCA, and perhaps nothing exemplifies that better than a new food ministry in Iowa. The Western Iowa Synod calls it…
Spiritual Resources
Study guide for “The honesty of Ash Wednesday”
“One blustery Ash Wednesday, some pastor colleagues and I went downtown to distribute ‘ashes on the go.’ We spread on sidewalks that ran along towering office buildings and bustling restaurants,…
Spiritual Resources
Study guide for “Innovations in rural ministry”
Innovation is in bloom across the rural reaches of the ELCA, and perhaps nothing exemplifies that better than a new food ministry in Iowa. The Western Iowa Synod calls it…
Voices of Faith
My take: We are called as Lutherans
For some Americans, it may be easy to think that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump in July, will…
Voices of Faith
The new LivingLutheran.org
Ring in the holiday season with our free gift to you: the new LivingLutheran.org is now live! Set up a free digital membership and enjoy these can’t-miss features: A welcoming,…
Voices of Faith
Following new paths
Despite the fact that Lucille “CeCee” Mills preached her first sermon at age 9, she didn’t always plan on pursuing ordained ministry. Like Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA,…
Faith in Action
Faith in action: The social teachings of this church
Series editor’s note: In 2025, “Deeper understandings” is focusing on the ELCA social statements. We hope to reintroduce them to readers as a means of provoking fruitful, enriching conversation between…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: Sept. 7
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…
Faith in Action
The promised land
Editor’s note: The ELCA has a long and meaningful history of ministry in rural areas. This story is the first in a new series highlighting innovative rural ministries by ELCA…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: Aug. 18
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…
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…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: Aug. 14
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…