1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (365+ words) Craig Schweitzer has been appointed to a four-year, renewable term as executive director for the Christian Community and Leadership unit of the ELCA. "I am honored to accept this call to serve the wider church and grateful for the communities…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (1052+ words) Editor's note: The ELCA has a long and meaningful history of ministry in rural areas. This story is part ofa serieshighlighting innovative rural ministries in ELCA congregations and communities today. In Le Mars, Iowa, members of Living Faith Lutheran, the…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (495+ words) Each year we gather in our worshiping communities and exclaim with Christians around the world: "Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen, indeed. Alleluia!" Easter is not only a season that the church observes. The celebration of resurrection is a…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (369+ words) Goede and a few lay leaders realized that the key to both congregational vitality and mission impact might be the building itself, that even though the congregation couldn't provide services to the community from its building, other groups could. "There…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (960+ words) By: Candice Hill Buchbinder| Women of the ELCA will host its 2026 Triennial Gathering in Des Moines, Iowa, July 16-19, celebrating the theme "I Am Worthy," based on Psalm 139: 14 I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Rooted in its mission to mobilize women…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (332+ words) All people bear the image of God, Curry said. "It is my prayer that those who have been abused will know the healing power of God's presence. It is my prayer that those who have wielded power to abuse another…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (434+ words) While many people traditionally observe Lent through acts of self-denial, this year we are shifting the way we think. Rather than giving something up, we encourage you tojoin usinmakingroom for something else. This week, we are making room for joy....

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (592+ words) The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA met March 3-7 at the Eaglewood Resort and Conference Center in Itasca, Ill. The conference is an advisory body of the ELCA that comprises 65 synod bishops, the presiding bishop and the secretary. In his presiding…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (473+ words) Today we are sharing prompts to inspire you during your personal spiritual time so you can set your intentions for the weekend ahead. Take a moment to reflect on the following and journal your thoughts. Prayer from Bread for The…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (908+ words) With the trend in lay ministry only expected to grow, the ELCA's synod-authorized minister (SAM) program is quickly becoming more important to congregations. A SAM is a layperson'who isn't ordained but receives training to serve a congregation as an extension…...