Editor’s note: One way the ELCA is a connected church is through Lutherans’ shared love of music. As Reformation Day approaches, we’re sharing a series of articles exploring how Martin…
Lectionary for Oct. 25, 2026 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 I don’t know about y’all, but frequently I feel overwhelmed in…
Lieutenant Commander William Bevins, a Navy chaplain, finds that ministry and the military have a lot in common. Both attract a certain kind of person, he said—one who isn’t afraid…
Editor’s note: After publication, Living Lutheran learned that the fall issue cover image for this story included AI-generated imagery. Living Lutheran takes a strong stance against knowingly using AI-generated content of…
Oct. 10 is the World Day Against the Death Penalty. Since October 2025, the ELCA, in partnership with synods and ELCA-affiliated state public policy offices, has sent letters to the…
Because LivingLutheran.org publishes new content every day, some stories may slip under the radar. We’re taking a moment to highlight a few recent articles that reflect the resilience, joy and…
The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA met Sept. 22-26 at the Lutheran Center in Chicago. The conference, an advisory body of the ELCA, welcomed six new bishops elected this…
In ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry’s message “A call to be trusted messengers in this election season,” readers received an invitation: “This year, I invite you to embrace an additional…
Leaders of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican on Oct. 1, looking forward to the ways in which Lutherans and Catholics can commemorate…
Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on Covalence, the online magazine of the Lutheran Alliance for Faith, Science and Technology. The ELCA has released a theological foundation document with the aim of…
Editor’s note: Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued his fourth entry in “All together in one place,” a series of monthly messages. Each message shares a pastoral word, rooted…
Pilgrim Lutheran Church, St. Paul, Minn. First lady of Minnesota, former public school administrator Growing up, the Lutheran church was the central part of my life. My parents were very…
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