1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (164+ words) Patricia Davenport, the first African American woman to be elected bishop in the ELCA, died on July 29, 2026. This is an excerpt of an interview with Davenport by Nicolette Peñaranda on Dec. 12, 2021, for the ELCA “Talks at the Desk” video series....

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1189+ words) Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, Living Lutheran is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with articles reflecting on the church’s role in civic life and Lutheran contributions to the history of the United States. All…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (149+ words) Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy. Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (218+ words) Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures.” These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life as together we pray for the needs of the world and…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (212+ words) Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures.” These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life as together we pray for the needs of the world and…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (314+ words) Lectionary for Aug. 16, 2026 12th Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15: [10-20] 21-28 Handwashing is a great idea for keeping bacteria away, but it has nothing to do with whether a person may come into God’s presence or not. In the kingdom of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (332+ words) Patricia Ann Curtis Davenport, the first African American woman to be elected a bishop in the ELCA, died Wednesday, July 29. She was 70 years old. Davenport served the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod as bishop from 2018 to 2024, as director for evangelical mission from…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (487+ words) “After a moment, Theo spoke. ‘Then I propose that we make a trade. Give me that old picture in your head, and take this new one home with you.’” —Allen Levi, Theo of Golden As the story unfolds, clues about…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (222+ words) Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures.” These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life as together we pray for the needs of the world and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (439+ words) Elected June 11 as bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, Jennifer Dee believes in the value of a good conversation that acknowledges and moves through grief toward hope in Christ. Dee, who served as a pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in…...