Stories of Faith in Action
Welcome to the 2013 issue of Stories of Faith in Action!
This year the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) celebrates its 25th anniversary as a church that is deeply rooted — and always being made new.
In this special anniversary issue of Stories of Faith in Action, you'll discover 21 stories of the people whose lives have been touched by ELCA ministries in the past year, as well as our 25th anniversary timeline celebrating where we've come and where we're going as a church freed in Christ to serve.
You'll also find resources on Mission Support (the portion of your weekly offering that is shared with ELCA synods and churchwide ministries) and how the important contributions members make to this church are put to use in life-changing ministries across the country and around the world.
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New Stories
A new chapter
The ELCA's first new mission start celebrates its 25th anniversary by branching out.
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Following God's current
Placing thumbprints and signatures on their new charter was an important milestone for all members at River of Hope, an ELCA worshiping community in Hutchinson, Minn.
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Finding a God of grace
Brach Jennings, one of 19 ELCA Fund for Leaders scholarship recipients for 2012, wants to reach out to people with a message of God's grace.
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Cathedral in the Night
Cathedral in the Night welcomes everyone who worships — rain, sun, snow, or shine.
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Changing the world
After the 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering, Greg Von Wald was inspired to "be the change" he wants to see in the world.
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An open invitation
Members of Santa Maria de Guadalupe haven't needed to knock on doors to invite people to church; potential members just show up.
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Unity between traditions
ELCA leaders met with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican.
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Beyond our church doors
Zion Lutheran Church in Superior, Wis., considered how they could best use their gifts to meet the needs of their community.
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A common calling
Deaconess Megan Ross shares her calling with ELCA deaconesses in training half way around the world. Read more | Download bulletin insert
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For more stories and conversation from synods, congregations and members of the ELCA, visit www.Livinglutheran.com.