Cover story

An ecumenical timeline

by Paul Schreck

Lutherans who have led the way

Empie, Knutson, Krych, Reumann, Lindbeck and Quanbeck

by Paul Schreck

Toward church unity

The state and future of ecumenism in the ELCA

by Elizabeth Hunter

When a Lutheran marries a Methodist, what do you get?

Answer: Faith, grace and a conversation on the future of ecumenism

by Tim & Chamie Delkeskamp

Features

Celebrating the 12 days of Christmas

with nary a partridge in a pear tree

by Barbara Jurgensen

A one-stop center for life change

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota brings it all under one roof

by Natalie Zett

Advent waiting

It's not just about us. This season let's come to God.

by Peter W. Marty

Beyond Borning Cry,' another 1,000 songs

An interview with Lutheran composer John Ylvisaker

by Nate Harris

Liturgy leaders

An Austin, Texas, congregation receives the gift of child-led eucharist

by Diana Dworin

The Christmas barn

Before a tornado blew angels flew & the cows went moo

by Brenda Wade Schmidt

The gift of being on the edge

It's what stepparents can enjoy and offer

by Jane E. Vennard

Together to serve the poor

In Atlanta, ELCA youth join interreligious peers

by Frank Waugh

Faces

Artist finds her niche

In retirement, quilter finds success in creating wall hangings

by Jeff Favre

Smiles heal

Daughter's death leads mom to service

by Nate Drenner

Youngchurch

'Birth of Christ' comes alive

Wisconsin congregation re-creates Bethlehem

by Gayda Hollnagel

Web exclusives

Four spiritual practices for stepparents

by Jane E. Vennard

The Way We Were: 1965

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