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LL Stories July 2, 2024 Bishop Eaton expresses disappointment in Grants Pass Supreme Court decision Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a message expressing her disappointment in the Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which clears the way for civil and … continue Thoughts for Thursday, June 2024 Today we are sharing a few prompts to encourage you during your personal spiritual time. We hope this collection will inspire you to be gracious and thoughtful as you move into your weekend. … continue A ministry of listening Timothy Oslovich already knows one of the defining traits that will guide his approach to serving as bishop. “My first priority will be to spend time listening to people in the synod to see … continue

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LL Stories November 21, 2023 Not a gift from anyone Vine Deloria Jr., who died in 2005, was many things: a historian, a theologian, a political activist and an author whose 1969 book Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto became a defining … continue Lectionary blog: Sheep who listen Lectionary for Nov. 26, 2023 Christ the King Sunday Last Sunday after Pentecost Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46 Lectionary readings late in the … continue North American, Holy Land heads of churches meet in solidarity, prayer On Nov. 16, the North American heads of Churches Beyond Borders met online with their Lutheran and Episcopal counterparts in the Holy Land for a time of solidarity and prayer. The six … continue

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LL Stories May 30, 2023 Our medieval hymns: "Come, Creator Spirit" Author’s note: Lutherans and other hymn lovers may be surprised to learn how many of their favorite hymns come from medieval texts. Can anything good come out of the “Dark Ages”? Martin Luther … continue Lectionary blog: Creating and filling Lectionary for June 4, 2023 First Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 1:1–2:4a; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20 Recently my father-in-law and I built an office for my wife in … continue “Humble and authentic leadership” Two years ago, Jamie Stall-Ryan was serving at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., and poised to call it a career after 25 years in the military. But the Navy, facing a shortage of … continue

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