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Faith in Action
The virtual church?
Bounce around the internet for a while and you’ll catch wind of how virtual reality experiences, such as those sought in the metaverse, are supposed to change the world—and soon….
Mission & Ministry
An enriching experience
For nine weeks each summer, the Chautauqua Institution, a 750-acre community on Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York, is brimming with speakers and programs examining significant religious, social and political…
Faith in Action
Church closures yield growth
We recognize the wisdom of Ecclesiastes when it comes to the life cycles of all living beings. As individuals, we know our lives will end someday. But it’s often more…
Voices of Faith
Building a liturgy
Members attending worship on Aug. 10 at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly felt the first rhythm of difference that the evening would bring. The Imnizaska Dakota Drum Group of St. Paul,…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Unrighteous wealth
Lectionary for Sept 18, 2022 15th Sunday after Pentecost Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13 In a stunning contrast to previous weeks, Jesus teaches about the right…
Faith in Action
A story of redemption and restoration
John Baumgartner woke up the morning of Aug. 28, 2014, to a series of text messages from friends and family, each saying a version of the same thing: “The church…
Mission & Ministry
Worship designed for all
Nearly a century before the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, a Minnesota church chose accessibility over tradition. The result is a functional monument to making worship more inviting to…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: Aug. 1
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: July 25
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Open hands toward God and neighbor
Lectionary for July 31, 2022 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21 Last week we talked about how God’s forgiveness was tied to…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: July 18
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: July 14
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…