3 hrs ago | ELCA.org
Mariana Mendez, pastor of Mision Luterana Agua Viva El Cenizo in Laredo, Texas, describes her congregation as "evangelical, open and grounded." It's a congregation "without financial resources," she says, "but rich in service and worship." An ELCA mission start among Spanish-speaking immigrants to the United States, Agua Viva "encourages, promotes, ... (more)
3 hrs ago | ELCA.org
The emptying and the filling up
Laura Mills is spending a year in Jerusalem/West Bank as a volunteer in the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program.
11 hrs ago | The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
LCMS prepares response to Oklahoma tornado; prayers, gifts requested
The tornado swept dozens of homes and buildings off their foundations, shredded cars and trucks, littered streets with debris and power lines, and injured more than 200 people in the Oklahoma City suburb.
19 hrs ago | Lincoln Daily News
Vacation Bible School Programs
Life Pointe Church of God, 601 Pulaski St. is having a quarter auction Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30pm . Doors open at 5:30pm. Vendors include Lemongrass Spa, The Cloth Penguin, Pampered Chef, Paparazzi, Tupperware, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Lia Sophia, Babyations, Jamberry Nails, Scentsy, Pink Zebra, Celebrating Home, It Works, Clever Container ... (more)
Suburban comfort dogs on way to Oklahoma
As rescuers continue their frantic search for survivors in Oklahoma, several golden retrievers - including two from the tornado-ravaged community of Joplin, Mo., - will help begin the healing process.
Healing in the ELCA worshiping assembly
In worshiping we celebrate and experience the gift of salvation from God in Jesus Christ.
A disciple's approach to Alzheimer's disease
As Christians we know that God's presence works in and through God's people. We are called to a lifestyle of discipleship that imitates the way Jesus granted love, compassion and dignity to all people, regardless of condition.
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Bible study, video complement Luther's prayer guide
A free, two-part Bible study and video on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther's A Simple Way to Pray are now available for free download.
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Harrison releases statement on Boy Scouts' proposed policy change
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison released a statement today that voices concerns over the Boy Scouts of America's proposed policy change.
Lutheran pastor set to celebrate anniversary
It was only two years ago that the Rev. Arthur Miller helped to start Joyful Beginnings Lutheran Church in Tyler.
Teenagers fast to fight global hunger
A group of teens from Lutheran Church of the Palms recently sacrificed a weekend during Lent to participate in World Vision's 30-Hour Famine - an event where teenagers fast for 30 hours, learn about global hunger and raise funds to feed and care for hungry children in their community and around the world.
More than a makeover. Made new
Unlike the early Christians who lived in fear of being killed for their beliefs, today our challenge as faithful followers is how we live out our lives with our community, with our world, with other Christians, with our mothers and fathers, and all our family, and even at times with ourselves.
Churches from Lutheran and Reformed traditions unite
Two member churches of the World Council of Churches from Reformed and Lutheran traditions have united to become the United Protestant Church of France.
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Lutheran women respond to need of baby layettes
The Lutheran Women's Missionary League , of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Clyde, has responded to a request for baby layettes in the maternity ward of MedWest-Haywood. In recent months, many families have been struggling, financially, to cope with mounting medical costs and living expenses associated with providing for a newborn.
Maybe I'll have a great lawn someday
Lawns. They can be an obsession. On the TV sitcoms I watched growing up, men were concerned with three things.
Mission SewersThe Mission Sewers of Our Savioura s Lutheran Church met as a...
The Mission Sewers of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church met as a group at the AmericInn to gratefully acknowledge the large donation of bedspreads, sheets and blankets recently received from the AmericInn in Merrill.
The Belfry benefits from wine-tasting fundraiser
Eight Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network volunteers and their sites will be honored at the annual wine-tasting fundraiser Sunday at Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, 630 G St.
Older now, more cognizant of breath, and steps, and achy knees and all their kin, Of death.
First English Lutheran celebrating 75th anniversary
Th Rev. Loel Wessel, left, with members of the First English Lutheran Church Council, from left, Keith Berhow, Jim Edgar, Ruth Franke, Corey Marzolf, Joe Freet, Pam Freet, Charles Stephen and Gene Merkel.
The Perry County Lutheran Chorale set to perform at Zion Lutheran Church May 31
The Perry County Lutheran Chorale is on their summer tour through Illinois and Indiana, with the theme "Sola Fide," and will perform at Zion Lutheran Church on Friday, May 31.