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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

by The Staff of The Lutheran

Assembly approves full communion with Methodists

Three decades of dialogue culminate in "Confessing our Faith Together"

by The Staff of The Lutheran

Assembly takes dramatic step

In addition to sexuality statement, assembly approves full communion with Methodists and initiatives on HIV/AIDS and malaria.

by The Staff of The Lutheran

Book of Faith: 1,000 congregations are 'official'

Four years later, the idea has grown into a commitment

by The Staff of The Lutheran

Canadian bishop delivers greeting in word & song

Johnson delivered a greeting of reality and promise

by The Staff of The Lutheran

Carlos Peña re-elected

Highest elected lay official also serves as chair of the Church Council

by The Staff of The Lutheran

Chaplain returning home asks ELCA for replacements

Griffith thanks the ELCA for support and prayers

by The Staff of The Lutheran

How Tweet it was

The 2009 Churchwide Assembly — in 140 characters

by Amber Leberman

Lean times result in slimmed down budgets

Income expected to fall over next two years

by The Staff of The Lutheran

Let faith, not fear, lead the ELCA toward 2017

What image of the church shapes our witness in complex and challenging times?" Hanson asked

by The Staff of The Lutheran

LYO president urges expanded roles for youth and young adults

Faison asks for 10 percent representation at next assembly

by The Staff of The Lutheran

Ministry door opens to partnered gays and lesbians

In four separate votes, assembly gives majority approval to ministry recommendations

by The Staff of The Lutheran

Social statement on women slated for 2015

Message on human disability is forthcoming

by The Staff of The Lutheran

Stamping out malaria & HIV

Peter Mayer played a benefit concert; Assembly offered overwhelming support

by The Staff of The Lutheran

Tour de Revs ends at assembly

Pastors log 2,800 on a bamboo bicycle

by The Staff of The Lutheran

What next?

Conflict, conversations, commitment

by The Staff of The Lutheran

Features

'Seen and unseen'

On tardiness and trust

by Frank G. Honeycutt

A passion for the neighborhood

Many have a desire to help but don't know how

by Bill Nelson

As Darwin turns 200

Lutherans can celebrate evolution and creation

by Jan Decher

Gatherings grow our faith

The gathering results in a lasting journey of faith

by Rachael Reed

Homework & snacks

This church does both at nearby school

by Bill Nelson

Imagine Appalachia

'The pull to the home place is so strong here'

by Jodi Deike

Please advise ...

California congregation offers financial advice in troubled times

by Jeff Favre

Shaped by 'Jesus, Justice, Jazz'

Youth are told: 'In God's eyes, you count'

by Kirsten Petersen

Shepherd gathers talented flock

Lutheran writers drawn to creative community

by Carol Mueller

They call me Mama Va-va-voom'

HIV/AIDS leader is a woman of action.

by Emily Davila

What you said

Disabilities do not inhibit us

Pass the faith

Casting out fear

Parents are key in helping children develop courage and self-confidence

by Diana Dworin

Now what?

My daugher is in the 'tweenage gap'

by Diana Dworin

Faces

From victim to advocate

Survivor's goal: Stopping illegal gun purchases

by Heidi Ernst

Painting for patients

Widow makes murals to urge health-care reform

by Jeff Favre

Youngchurch

How does your garden grow?

In Texas, organically and for the community

by Bobbie Maddox

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