A servant leader of deep faith
Faith in Action

A servant leader of deep faith

Herbert W. Chilstrom, the first presiding bishop of the ELCA, died Jan. 19 at his home in Green Valley, Ariz., surrounded by his family. He was 88. He is survived…
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Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Feb. 21

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource Prayer Ventures, which can be downloaded here. These petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…
John Weit accepts call as assistant to bishop, executive for worship
Faith in Action

John Weit accepts call as assistant to bishop, executive for worship

Deacon John Weit has accepted a call as assistant to the bishop, executive for worship of the ELCA. Weit has served in the role in an interim capacity since July…
A 21st-century church
Mission & Ministry

A 21st-century church

When you think about technology in the church, does projecting song lyrics onto a screen for worship come to mind? Or is it something bigger in scope—like a live Twitter…
New ways to proclaim the gospel
Faith in Action

New ways to proclaim the gospel

Live from Omaha, Neb., it’s Sunday worship from Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church! Since 1962, this congregation has broadcast its Sunday service on cable TV. “Just go to any nursing home…
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Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Feb. 10

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource Prayer Ventures, which can be downloaded here. These petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…
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Spiritual Resources

Study guide: A mirror and a lens

The printing press, which was perfected just in time for Martin Luther, enabled the ideas of the monk/pastor/professor from an obscure region to spread across Europe. The press sowed the…
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Voices of Faith

My take: Servants come in all sizes

“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” –1 Peter 4:10 Volunteering. Lots of us do it, whether…
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Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Jan. 24

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource Prayer Ventures, which can be downloaded here. These petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…
“Being Jesus”
Faith in Action

“Being Jesus”

A few years ago, members of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, North Hollywood, Calif., began passing out sandwiches to food-insecure people at a nearby park. That small effort to address the…
Herbert Chilstrom, first ELCA presiding bishop, dies
Faith in Action

Herbert Chilstrom, first ELCA presiding bishop, dies

Herbert W. Chilstrom, 88, the first presiding bishop of the ELCA, died Jan. 19 at his home in Green Valley, Ariz. He was born in Litchfield, Minn., on Oct. 18,…