God’s entire divine nature is wholly and entirely in all creatures, more deeply, more inwardly, more present than the creature is to itself (Martin Luther). I am formed by the…
Last December, Hart Lwel, Moo Say and their four children celebrated their first Christmas at a Karen Christian congregation in St. Paul, Minn. It was the church—a Christian community of…
As churches across America face declining attendance and questions about their sustainability, ministry leaders have sought new ways to connect with their communities—particularly in rural areas where congregations are often…
Last fall, a Chinese scientist claimed that he had created the world’s first genetically edited human babies. Yet nearly a decade earlier, the ELCA had already convened a task force…
Randall Tallent was looking for a way to give back. Hannah Jensen-Reinke had a deep interest in Asian culture and mission history. And Jennifer Jarvie was following her destiny. While…
Editor’s note: In observance of International Women’s Day (March 8), we present Martina Adhiambo’s story in her own words. A Lutheran leader in her Kenyan parish, last November she participated…
Editor’s note: As Lutherans, grace is at the heart of our faith understanding. But what does it look like to actually live out grace? This is the final article in…
Genetic engineering, long the province of science fiction, is now a reality. Many of the everyday foods we eat are from genetically modified plants and animals. The science is not…
In 2006, when Zomi ethnic minority Awn Sian Mung (known as Mungsan) was targeted for his religious and political views, put into a labor camp in Myanmar, then forced to…
“You might have much of the world’s riches, and you might hold a portion of authority, but if you have no Ubuntu, you do not amount to much.” —Archbishop Desmond…
The ELCA, through its strategy for Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities (AMMPARO), supports compassionate care for those crossing the U.S.-Mexico border seeking asylum. The Lutheran attorneys…
Last May, I stumbled upon a Facebook post that announced Viviane Thomas-Breitfeld had been elected bishop of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin. I was stunned; I had no idea her…
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