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Nets and friendship face down malaria
Lord of Life VBS supports ELCA Malaria Campaign
In the news: Local leaders attend senior issues briefing at White House
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) regional members and guests attended a special community leaders briefing on senior issues at the White House on July 16. Those present included Deacon Kati Miller Holland and Kimberly Davis of Lutheran Social Services/National Capital...
Humanized view returning from Jerusalem with YAGM traveler
Girl at Al-Mahaba Kindergarten, YAGM service site
In the news: Local member to speak to national ELCA youth
Be the change you wish to see in the world. That inspiring quote from Mahatma Gandhi plus service work opportunities and wrestling with questions of faith, inspired Greg Von Wald to help change the world after participating in the ELCA...
Steak knives near the nursery
From product packaging to acid rain, do environmental issues overwhelm you? “Information isn’t the problem,” said the Rev. Sarah Scherschligt of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg, Md. “I see the problem as being people actually being able to...
Eco-bikers pause in Poolesville
“Most people know the scientific and political dimensions of climate change, but few have thought deeply about the moral implications,” said Jonathan Brockopp, a Penn State history professor and director of the religion and ethics initiative at the Rock Ethics...
Celebrating Platz’ 47 of “Seed Planting”
"To share what you have been given, to encourage some glimpse of the caring God - that is all part of the ministry of God's people in this place," said the Rev. Elizabeth Platz who was celebrated with a worship...
More stories of life springing up and growth in the synod
The Rev. Amy Thompson Sevimli delivered her report via video.
From the Bishop’s Desk: Is there a pattern?
“’When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.’ …I love this verse first of all for its honesty. It rings true… And I love this verse, too, because I think it applies to us.” With unshielded eyes, the...