The Lutheran | July 2006 Issue

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	Cover story A history of dissent Our heritage is woven from both schisms and mergers by H. George Anderson
	Cover story A theology of dissent We're called to dissent faithfully through reconciliation by Kevan D. Penvose
	Cover story ELCA congregations removed from the roster A by-the-numbers look from 1988-2005
	Cover story It's about Scripture Reform-minded groups argue authority by Elizabeth Hunter, Michael D. Watson
	Cover story Why they stay...or leave Those who remain wait & work for change by Julie B. Sevig
Features
	Features And the envelope goes to ... The Lutheran picks 13 winners in church Web site contest by Amber Leberman, Michael D. Watson
	Features Balancing compliance with compassion With the Patriot Act & related legislation, aspects of global mission and ministry with immigrants have changed by Emily Freeburg
	Features Florida-Bahamas Synod encounters insurance difficulties
	Features Jaroslav Pelikan, 1923-2006
	Features More than a one-band man Rock star Peter Mayer plays songs of faith by Linda Romine
	Features Peter Mayer primer by Linda Romine
	Features Real men really quilt
	Features Religion and the public square Making straight the wall of separation by Lauve H. Steenhuisen
	Features Seminary to develop health education for Namibian clergy
	Features Sixteen candles Congregation's prayers 'burn' for its young people by Julie B. Sevig, Michael D. Watson
	Features Struggles for refugees, visitors
	Features Where have the young men gone? Apparently, they are interested in church and alternative settings by Todd Etshman
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	Faces A place to call home Project focuses on accessibility by Jeff Favre
	Faces In the wilderness City youth open up at the camp Ham Muus founded by Jeff Favre
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	Youngchurch The write stuff Youth share their reflections of Earth Day

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Our faith: An eye on goodness by Martha E. Stortz Worship whys: Word by Robert A. Rimbo Spiritual practices: The challenge of humility by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Arts & books: Celebrating Mozart by Linda-Marie Delloff		Presiding bishop: Discerning dissent by Mark S. Hanson Editor: Share your ideas by Daniel J. Lehmann My view: Faith and science by Tom Neils

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AFP eye on new resources, sales growth ELCA, LCMS leaders discuss military chaplaincy Facts & figures Giving evangelism a kick-start Preparing for pandemic The power of two ... plus prayer Trading Graces nets $62,000 for social ministry organizations		Best this month: The Discerning Heart and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Churchscan: Churchscan Letters: Demographics make losses worse Gray, no hair abound Light Side: And the answer is... Mission voices: A way to live my faith ELCA global mission volunteer teaches in Slovakia Reflection: July 20, 1969 The baptism I do not remember Synod assemblies: At synod assemblies Voting members consider issues of disciplinary restraint, leadership and social concerns Synod assemblies: Elections Worldscan: Worldscan E-newsletter: Celebrating freedom E-newsletter: Family fights for voting fairness E-newsletter: He's my father E-newsletter: The religions in my 'backyard'

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