As a Palestinian Christian and ELCA pastor, Khader Khalilia occupies a singular and deeply personal role within the life of the church. Born and raised in Bethlehem, Khalilia maintains close…
The ELCA Advocacy podcast Here I Pod has released a six-part series on the ELCA social statement “Faith and Civic Life: Seeking the Well-being of All,” adopted by the 2025 churchwide assembly….
Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a pastoral message for International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31. The day marks “a time dedicated to celebrating the lives,…
Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a pastoral message on gender-based violence. “It is hard to avoid the crushing news of the headlines and what they mean…
Theologian Marvin E. Wickware Jr.’s research addresses the intersections of identity, emotions, politics and theology. But he came to write Loving Through Enmity: Healing the Broken Heart of Christian Antiracist…
As we approach another election season, how do faith and democracy intersect? Listening, in an engaged hopefulness, rooted in Christ’s hope and promise, is important to shaping the moment. At…
Leaders of four global Christian communions said they are “profoundly dismayed” at the international community’s failure to prevent wars including the escalation of conflict in Iran and the Middle East….
Bethel Lutheran, like many churches, was built for a membership much larger than today’s. Decades ago, more than 1,500 members filled the building’s halls and classrooms. But the Willmar, Minn.,…
Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a statement on the unfolding U.S.-Iran war. “In our Lenten journey, we are reminded of our dependence on God, and we…
For travel writer and TV host Rick Steves, it matters that his community is cared for. Last December, after Steves learned through a local newsletter that the Lynnwood Hygiene Center—located…
Four years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) continues to support people and communities affected by the war, responding to urgent needs, restoring dignity…
Living Lutheran spoke with Joe Davis about the ways art can inspire communities and motivate action toward the liberation and well-being of others. This video is Part 2 of that…
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