ICYMI: Listen to the Rev. Bill Hower's emotional tale of having been pastor for eight former Gestapo in his first call in Pennsylvania. livinglutheran.org/2017/12/luther…

Lutheran scholar Dr. Martin Marty shares his perspective that “always being reformed” includes inviting and welcoming immigrants into our communities. youtu.be/FPxd8Fw6wvo

Were you renewed in your own voice as a witness of Jesus Christ by revisiting the Small Catechism in 2017? elca500.org/with-new-voice…

Gudina Tumsa has been called, “The Ethiopian Bonhoeffer.” Both were Lutheran pastors, deep thinkers, and executed not simply for being Christian but because they challenged the state’s absolutism. livinglutheran.org/2018/01/the-et…

The World Council of Churches (WCC) recently received the Lund cross, one of the symbols from the Fall 2016 joint Reformation service held in Lund, Sweden. christiantoday.com/article/behold…

Does the West own the Reformation story? reflections.yale.edu

Dr. Martin Marty offers his perspective on the importance of ongoing dialogue with ecumenical partners – in particular, the Roman Catholic Church. youtu.be/YKGl6TzXSU0

Taking another step toward unity, the Lutheran Church of Finland recently presented Pope Francis with a gift during the annual trek to Rome. romereports.com/en/2018/01/25/…

Lutheran scholar Martin Marty shares his perspective that “always being reformed” includes inviting and welcoming immigrants into our communities. youtu.be/FPxd8Fw6wvo

Listening to one another is a key aspect of ongoing dialogue with ecumenical partners, explains Lutheran scholar Martin Marty. youtu.be/fAOXBGND3OY

“Each of us experience God uniquely as we live through the seasons of our lives." bit.ly/2Bd8C0o

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What does global transformation look like in the eyes of the faithful? livinglutheran.org/2018/02/listen…

'"Ubuntu" (the African philosophy of human connectedness) has been a foundational aspect of her Kristen Opalinski's belief in global transformation. livinglutheran.org/2018/02/listen…

Honoring the Reformation anniversary, the Central States #ELCA500 grant funded 250 trees to match those previously purchased and planted by congregations and ministries within the synod.

In this seventh (and final) video in a series, Lutheran scholar Martin Marty shares his key to a life of faith: honoring the daily, fresh promises. youtu.be/nKcv8oQ-qHo

Thanks to our Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) friends for sharing this painting found hanging in Presbyterian University and Seminary in Seoul, South Korea, the largest seminary for Presbyterian Church of Korea.

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For the ELCA rostered women of color, their experiences of discernment, preparation, call and placement in this church are full of joy, pain, celebration and praise. elca.org/rwoc