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Frankenpastor

Congregation stages search for pastor and spouse

by Steve Lundeberg

Great expectations

When congregations & pastors find each other: 'This is not speed dating, this is a serious courtship'

by Elizabeth A. Eaton

Help us see God

Pastors and congregations work together in church, world

by David Daubert

Features

'Glocal' gatherings give new twist to mission

Accompaniment theme prevails

by Robert Elliott

A cathedral in the night

Outdoor worship calls young adults into ministry with the homeless

by Virginia E. Strahan

Called 'to do more'

ELCA program offers global mission experience for young adults

by Karris Golden

Go ahead, go to some trouble

Some moments call for blatant extravagance

by Michael T. Lembke

Going green, even at the end

In Washington, some question formaldehyde, metal caskets as way to go for funerals

by Rachel Pritchett

R. Guy & Keith Fry ...

Ordination stories move church forward

by Sandra D. Guy

The choking game

Signs of this adolescent activity are subtle, easily missed

by Dolly Moiseeff

The scientist and the theologian

Together, two ELCA teachers study God, evolution, faith and cancer

by John R. Spangler

Voices heard ’round the world

From radio to streaming video, Reading, Pa., church broadcasts good news

by Sharon L. Esterly

Pass the faith

Celebrating a baptismal birthday

Some ideas for making the day special

by Diana Dworin

Creating spiritual identity

Parents help teach kids to see themselves as children of God

by Diana Dworin

Good one!

Rescuing bread

Congregation stocks food pantry with franchise's leftovers

Two months out

September scavengers

Michigan church collects food each fall

Faces

Teenager builds on sister's experience

Kuhns starts foundation to help young cancer patients

by Jeff Favre

Youngchurch

Taking a bite out of malaria

California youth raise $2,200 for nets

by Susanne Hopkins

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