1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (464+ words) Lectionary for May 3, 2026 Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 7: 55-60; Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2: 2-10; John 14: 1-14 This week, the lectionary texts address Christian responses to violence. And Stephen, who had seen into heaven, knows that God doesn't hold those who murder others "in defense of…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (854+ words) By: The Mission Investment Fund team| "I received a call from the fire chief on Christmas Day at around 11: 45 a. m. ," said Remo Madsen, pastor of Good Shepherd. "When I arrived, 30 to 40 members of the church were already in the parking lot....

1+ year, 3+ week ago  (365+ words) Lent beckons with an invitation to introspection, exploration of the motivations and posture of one's heart, and focused repentance when needed. At the same time, I encourage you to remember that Lent is also a preparation for the joy of…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (260+ words) Our loving Lord laughs often and joyously'and invites us to do so as well. May your communities be filled to overflowing with open hearts, Spirit-led worship, dancing joy and eager play. And may you find the courage to enter in…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (467+ words) The ELCA Church Council has elected Rachel Wind as the ELCA churchwide organization's executive for administration, a position whose term coincides with that of the presiding bishop. Wind has served as the ELCA's executive for development since 2022. Previously she served…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (202+ words) When a torrential rainstorm hit the U. N. Climate Negotiations pavilion in Bel'm, Brazil, last November, one reporter joked that the scene of flooding and pelting rain was "like the apocalyptic" Faith actors have a critical role to play in grounding global…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (879+ words) When a torrential rainstorm hit the U. N. Climate Negotiations pavilion in Bel'm, Brazil, last November, one reporter joked that the scene of flooding and pelting rain was "like the apocalyptic biblical book of Revelation." He was kidding, of course. Revelationdoesn'tpredict violent…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (273+ words) Total Inclusion! was established in 2019 through an initial grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, followed by a second grant supporting the 2023-2025 cycle. The newly announced third grant of $1 million will fund the program from 2026 to 2028. The grants have made a lasting…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (683+ words) As a Palestinian Christian and ELCA pastor, Khader Khalilia occupies a singular and deeply personal role within the life of the church. Born and raised in Bethlehem, Khalilia maintains close family ties in both Israel and Palestine, connections that shape…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (454+ words) April is Arab American Heritage Month in the United States. While this is a celebration of all Arab Americans'Christian and Muslim alike'I'm going to focus on Christians. As an Arab American Christian myself, I share this history to highlight the…...