Thy kingdom come
Mission & Ministry

Thy kingdom come

What do you expect as you pray the words “your kingdom come” from the Lord’s Prayer? You might be thinking about a blessed promised future in heaven. You might be…

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Leo Bancroft
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Leo Bancroft

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

Synod reports: Time to learn
Living Faithfully

Synod reports: Time to learn

Editor’s note: Synod communicators were asked to share a highlight from their 2017 assemblies. What made a difference to participants? What was the most important part of the assembly? Responses…

Our Lutheran Life: Diane Eidsness
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Diane Eidsness

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

Our Lutheran Life: Chantelle Wren
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Chantelle Wren

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Kathryn Gulbranson
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Kathryn Gulbranson

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

Living in the freedom of Christ
From The Presiding Bishop

Living in the freedom of Christ

Recently I discovered Google Earth. I know, I’m a little late to the dance. But this is fascinating. You type in an address and up pops a photo. You can…

‘Amazing grace’ — St. Paulus Lutheran celebrates 150 years
Living Faithfully

‘Amazing grace’ — St. Paulus Lutheran celebrates 150 years

St. Paulus Lutheran Church turned 150 years old on May 15. San Francisco has been its home for the past century and a half, and during that time, St. Paulus…

Our Lutheran Life: The Jollys
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: The Jollys

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

“E Pluribus Unum Deus”: Out of many, one God
Mission & Ministry

“E Pluribus Unum Deus”: Out of many, one God

As Christians, we are called to love and serve the neighbor. The question posed in Luke 10:29— “Who is my neighbor?”—has been one the ELCA has explored since its founding…

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Daniel Disch
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Daniel Disch

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…