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Assembly acts on memorials from ELCA synods
Topics include mentoring, immigration, worship materials, LDR, the Middle East and health-care reform  |
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Assembly approves full communion with Methodists
Three decades of dialogue culminate in "Confessing our Faith Together" |
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Assembly takes dramatic step
In addition to sexuality statement, assembly approves full communion with Methodists and initiatives on HIV/AIDS and malaria. |
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Book of Faith: 1,000 congregations are 'official'
Four years later, the idea has grown into a commitment |
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Canadian bishop delivers greeting in word & song
Johnson delivered a greeting of reality and promise |
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Carlos Peￃﾱa re-elected
Highest elected lay official also serves as chair of the Church Council |
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Chaplain returning home asks ELCA for replacements
Griffith thanks the ELCA for support and prayers |
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How Tweet it was
The 2009 Churchwide Assembly ￢ﾀﾔ in 140 characters |
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Lean times result in slimmed down budgets
Income expected to fall over next two years |
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Let faith, not fear, lead the ELCA toward 2017
What image of the church shapes our witness in complex and challenging times?" Hanson asked |
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LYO president urges expanded roles for youth and young adults
Faison asks for 10 percent representation at next assembly |
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Ministry door opens to partnered gays and lesbians
In four separate votes, assembly gives majority approval to ministry recommendations |
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Social statement on women slated for 2015
Message on human disability is forthcoming |
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Stamping out malaria & HIV
Peter Mayer played a benefit concert; Assembly offered overwhelming support |
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Tour de Revs ends at assembly
Pastors log 2,800 on a bamboo bicycle |
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What next?
Conflict, conversations, commitment |
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'Seen and unseen'
On tardiness and trust |
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A passion for the neighborhood
Many have a desire to help but don't know how |
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As Darwin turns 200
Lutherans can celebrate evolution and creation |
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Gatherings grow our faith
The gathering results in a lasting journey of faith |
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Homework & snacks
This church does both at nearby school |
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Imagine Appalachia
'The pull to the home place is so strong here' |
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Please advise ...
California congregation offers financial advice in troubled times |
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Shaped by 'Jesus, Justice, Jazz'
Youth are told: 'In God's eyes, you count' |
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Shepherd gathers talented flock
Lutheran writers drawn to creative community |
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They call me Mama Va-va-voom'
HIV/AIDS leader is a woman of action. |
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What you said
Disabilities do not inhibit us |
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Casting out fear
Parents are key in helping children develop courage and self-confidence |
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Now what?
My daugher is in the 'tweenage gap' |
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Faces | ||
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From victim to advocate
Survivor's goal: Stopping illegal gun purchases |
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Painting for patients
Widow makes murals to urge health-care reform |
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How does your garden grow?
In Texas, organically and for the community |
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