A proclivity for paradox
From The Presiding Bishop

A proclivity for paradox

A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject of all, subject to all (Martin Luther in…
July 2016 news briefs
Living Faithfully

July 2016 news briefs

ELCA Credit Union opens The ELCA Federal Credit Union celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 6 at its headquarters in the Lutheran Center in Chicago. It is…
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Voices of Faith

Five things that happen when you accept a new call

The pastors today who will stay at one call their entire ministry are rare. In fact, out of my graduating seminary class, only one of my close colleagues is still…
Grounded in grace: You visited me
Voices of Faith

Grounded in grace: You visited me

As a young seminarian, I first visited prison as part of my contextual education. I entered the prison doors believing I was on my way to reforming the criminal justice…
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Spiritual Resources

Media in ministry: Highly recommended

Kids and Prayer (DVD) Parents, teachers and young children will enjoy this introduction to prayer by Rachel G. Hackenberg. Kids and Prayer is divided into four segments, each approximately 10…
Fly like an eagle
Living Faithfully

Fly like an eagle

Helping teens soar is the focus of a North Carolina tutoring and mentorship program that involves a small group of Lutheran volunteers working in partnership with public schools. Based out…
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Living Faithfully

An ever-evolving language of faith

Pentecost is an annual wake-up call that reminds us that the language of faith is always evolving. Open to the Spirit, we are always proclaiming Christ’s word in new ways….