7+ hour, 45+ min 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…...

4+ week, 22+ hour 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…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (416+ words) By: Krista E. Hughes| When we hear the phrase "bearing witness," two things may come to mind: the positive sense of bearing witness to the gospel and the (negative) prohibition against bearing false witness against one's neighbor. For Lutherans'who claim a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (252+ words) Every day,Living Lutheranoffers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource "Prayer ventures," which can be downloadedhere. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life as together we pray for the needs of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (393+ words) In observance of the 2026 National Day of Racial Healing, the ELCA, in partnership with Augsburg Fortress Publishers, will host "Just Us Narratives: A Night of Centering Multiracial Voices Across the ELCA" on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 6-8 p.m. Central time. The free program…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (365+ words) Elected Nov. 1 as bishop of the Allegheny Synod, Kevin Shock understands the importance of congregations striving to spread good news among their neighbors. Shock has served the synod as assistant to the bishop since 2022 and as director for evangelical mission…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (600+ words) As the plot thickens and the body count rises, viewers are right to expect Blanc to chew the scenery, famous actors to play absurd roles (Glenn Close is a highlight here), and for the mystery to be revealed by the…...