During the first quarter of the Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, collapsed on the field after making a tackle. Medical personnel quickly rushed on field to administer CPR. Both Hamlin’s teammates and opponents were visibly upset as they looked on: some with tears in their eyes, others kneeling to pray.
Read MoreThey were prodded by a desire to know. The magi who journeyed to baby Jesus were likely some of the only people who noticed this bright new star in the sky, and they took off with excitement and energy even still.
This past Sunday, we did Lectio Divina on the story of the magi. I couldn’t help but reflect on the virtue of curiosity.
Read MoreJoin us Wednesday, January 11, 2022, when we will hear from three avid story engagers: Karen Kretschmann, ELCA National Coordinator for Mission Interpretation & Former Delaware-Maryland Synod Director for Evangelical Mission; Nick Kiger, ELCA Director for Mission Support; and Victoria Flood, ELCA Senior Director for Misson Support.
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Read MoreFor all experiencing winter storms and significant weather events…
For the Colorado river as it faces continued drought and all places facing a shortage of water…
For all places in our nation and across the world without access to safe water…
For the eternal rest of Pope Emeritus Benedict and for all who mourn his death…
For those hurt and killed around the world in violent acts on New Year’s Eve…
For those grieving tragic injuries and deaths across our nation and world…
For those recovering from earthquakes in Northern California…
For the rebuilding of relationships and open borders between Colombia and Venezuela…
Under a new name, Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association (LFCNA) shares information for faith community nurses (PDF) and invites communities to start a faith community nurse ministry (PDF).
Formerly known as the Evangelical Lutheran Parish Nurse Association (ELPNA) , their current website is at elpna.org but will be moving to lutheranfcna.org.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that digital platforms allow individuals with similar interests to find one another, help family and friends to share memories and stories, and connect individuals who might otherwise be isolated.
In many cases, life in the digital world is viewed through a filter which either crafts a perfect online image—free from conflict, sadness, or imperfection— or automatically “perfects” the appearance of the individuals or places in the picture.
Read MoreYesterday we awoke to the news of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. As part of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), we mourn his death and celebrate his life eternal in Christ Jesus.
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For rescue workers and utility workers during winter storms and for all who suffered damages, cancellations, injuries, or deaths due to the extreme weather…
For those struggling to afford heat and electricity…
For teachers and students returning to school after the holidays…
For the women of Iran and Afghanistan and all fighting for gender justice…
For peace between North and South Korea….
For the aboriginal people of Australia enduring the desecration of sacred sites…
For those affected by the cholera outbreak in Haiti…
For those celebrating Christmastide, Yule, Kwanzaa, and all other winter holidays…
For peace in Ukraine and all countries torn apart by war…
Lenny stands next to the bank of the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo. He can see the U.S. from where he stands in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, but he can’t get there. A former soldier in the Venezuelan armed forces, he decided to leave his home country looking for greater opportunities.
Read MoreThis article will introduce readers to a newly-published resource titled, “Preaching and Teaching with Love and Respect for the Jewish People.” This publication is a product of the ELCA’s Consultative Panel on Lutheran-Jewish Relations and was written under the leadership of Dr. Peter Pettit.
Read MoreFor those celebrating Christmas, Yule, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and all other winter holidays…
For the nativity of our Lord and for all expectant families…
For those who have difficult relationships with family…
For migrants and refugees around the world and at the southern border…
For all experiencing extreme weather conditions, especially dangerously cold temperatures…
For those injured by turbulence during last week’s Hawaii flight…
For victims of gun violence, especially the apartment shooting in Ontario, Canada…
For the families of those killed in the fuel tanker fire in Afghanistan…
For those protesting in Peru…
For rescue and recovery efforts following a landslide in Brazil and earthquake in California…
For peace in Ukraine and all countries torn apart by war…
The December, 2022 edition of Seeds Monthly is available, featuring: Journi’s introduction; When your Advent calendar is broken article; ELCA Good Gifts; and more.
Read More“When we talk to someone who shares the same Christian faith, but has a different set of political beliefs or convictions, it can be uncomfortable, or frustrating, and sometimes even scary. As members of the ELCA, we believe that we can have different political opinions but be of the same faith,” asserts Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton in her November 2, 2022 video addressing Christian Nationalism.
Read MoreThe Rev. Lamont Wells has been named executive director of the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU), effective Jan. 3, 2023.
Wells has served as program director for ELCA Campus Ministry since 2019. In this role he has provided leadership to the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network (LuMin), comprising over 240 colleges and universities. Wells is also national president of the African Descent Lutheran Association (ADLA).
Read MoreThanks to endowments created in the past for this purpose, Women of the ELCA is able to offer scholarships in two categories: for Lutheran laywomen and for those studying for ordained ministry. Learn more about Women of the ELCA Scholarships.
Read MoreFor all experiencing storms and extreme weather conditions…
For peace among the nations of the world…
For those in the retail and service industries this season…
For our Jewish siblings celebrating Hanukkah…
For the homecoming of Brittney Griner, and for health and justice for all prisoners and prisoners of war…
For victims of gun violence, especially in Mississippi, as well as families marking the 10 year anniversary of Sandy Hook…
For those in North Carolina still facing outages following a power grid attack…
For those enduring the longest night of the year in grief and loss…
For cleanup and mitigation efforts following landslides in California…
For the LGBTQ+ community in Russia and for all oppressed by new legislation…
Lutherans Restoring Creation shares their Good Green News for December 2022, featuring their Actions Speak Loudly program, a call for Board of Directors nominations, and upcoming Connection Calls.
Read MoreThe December, 2022 version of the Women of the ELCA’s monthly newsletter Café is available, featuring Advent reflections on being overwhelmed, as well as the importance of sharing conversations during Advent. View all posts at boldcafe.org.
Read MoreLiving Lutheran shares an interview with Norma Frances "Tootsie" Tomanetz, an associate member at Grace Lutheran Church, in Giddings, Texas, as well as the 87-year-old pitmaster at Snow’s BBQ in Lexington, Texas. Tomanetz’s episode of Chef’s Table: BBQ is available on Netflix.
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