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Features, February 2009


Cover story

Congregations: They come in all sizes Congregations: They come in all sizes
But it's not as simple as tall, grande and venti

by Julie B. Sevig

The best of both worlds? The best of both worlds?
Midsize congregations

by Steve Lundeberg

Where everyone probably does know your name Where everyone probably does know your name
Small congregations

by Todd Etshman

Where hundreds, even thousands, gather in God's name Where hundreds, even thousands, gather in God's name
Large and larger congregations

by Alison Kern

Features

Affirming the gifts of youth Affirming the gifts of youth
Each year, the Southeastern Synod trains servant leaders

by Sandra L. Braasch

JONAH hears God's call JONAH hears God's call
They do ministry through community organizing

by Sara Bryan

Papua New Guinea's dynamite women Papua New Guinea's dynamite women
Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman inspires Lutherans to challenge their cultures

by Amber Leberman

The calling of caregiving The calling of caregiving
Only a spiritual focus can sustain compassion

by Lois D. Knutson

Unprepared for suffering Unprepared for suffering
We don't know how to handle this challenge to faith

by Robert Schut

When pastors divorce When pastors divorce
A congregation may feel betrayal, sadness, anger or guilt

by Barbara Sharkey

Pass the faith

Dating Dating
The experience produces life skills

by Diana Dworin

Now what? Age cutoff for pew snacking Now what? Age cutoff for pew snacking
At what age should children participate in worship?

by Diana Dworin

Faces

Mobile ministry Mobile ministry
Wheelchairs aid forgotten poor

by Jeff Favre

On the right road On the right road
Reporter keeps Houston moving

by Andrew Perin

Youngchurch

Adding up pennies and more Adding up pennies and more
Youth give their offerings to help others


Web exclusives

The Way We Were: 1905

The Way We Were: 1905


Columnists
Our faith: Law & gospel bring God's word
Listen for each as you hear the Sunday lessons

by Mark Allan Powell
Arts & books: 'Art enhances faith'
Columnist offers parting words of insight and challenge

by Linda-Marie Delloff
Presiding bishop: Jesus is with us always
Trust in Christ's promise during anxious times

by Mark S. Hanson
Editor: Winter's discontent
Yet faith can grow in this bleak time

by Daniel J. Lehmann
My view: What's in a slogan?
'Peace Not Walls' is not neutral

by William Lamkin

News
African council condemns West

Alexei II dies

An uplifting gift

Bethlehem: 23% unemployed

Blooming in the barrio

Church life update

Church reacts to human need

Clergy sabbatical grants

Climate change statement

Economic resource for synods

Facts & figures

Finding refuge in Congo

Gifts in Texas

Hawaii hands

LDRNY closes

Learn from ICE raid

Lefse lover a 'cultural treasure'

Luther & human rights

Marshall, former LCA president, dies

New Anglican denomination

Norway: Bishop to resign

Pakistan's Christians serve all

Pan-Lutheran prayer for U.S.

Parsonage pantry

Poll: Religious influence waning

Quote

Quote: Munib A. Younan

Raise awareness on trafficking

Re-gifting to the ELCA

Recession & worship attendance

Removing Mugabe 'risky'

Same Easter?

Study: Youth value spirituality

Time for a 'greener' economy?

Vatican on homosexuality

Virginia: Legal win for traditionalists

WCC honors Global Priorities

Welcome kit


Departments
Best this month: Sin Boldly and The Tale of Despereaux

Higher education: Luther College offers parents social networking and more

Letters: Isaiah vs. Machiavelli
Do they speak to us today?

Light Side: Fasten your seat belt, Jesus

Reflection: Marked for a moment
On Ash Wednesday we face death and life

E-newsletter: Do I really have to call you Pastor?
Yes, it's a matter of respect

E-newsletter: Pour in the good news

E-newsletter: Solitude and silence

E-newsletter: Sowing seeds for peace

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