By Kayla Zopfi The concept of “public church” encapsulates the sentiment that the followers of Christ ought to engage as communities of faithfulness outside the walls of the church building. The ELCA website on page titled “Called to be a Public Church” states “Our Christian faith compels us to attend to the world through the […]
By Jeni Huff “2.5 million members and our brothers and sisters from other denominations are excited about the possibility of establishing the Lutheran University Nigeria. They are excited because they see the possibility that their children will have access to a university that is affordable, that is within their reach, that is built within a […]
By Bishop Ann Svennungsen Last week the public learned that, on January 21, 2021, Enbridge violated the approved construction plans for its Line 3 pipeline project, digging more than twice the depth permitted and rupturing an artesian aquifer near Clearbrook, Minnesota. The rupture created an uncontrolled flow of water and harmed a sensitive wetland area. […]
By Kayla Zopfi Early in September, Cristo Obrero, a mission development congregation accompanying Latino families in Chaska and Shakopee, held its third annual Back to School Party with a free ice cream truck, inflatable bouncy houses, a raffle for new school shoes, and backpacks and school supplies for youth and families. The event, which was […]
By Kayla Zopfi On Wednesday, September 8, leaders from the Minnesota Council of Churches and the Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA, released results from a recent poll conducted by Emerson College that demonstrates strong support for capping payday loans at 36% interest. The current average for the state is 208%, according to reports from the Minnesota […]
Hot summer, hot topic: How do we respond? By Madeline Troyer This year Minnesota broke the summer record for days above 90 degrees before June: There is no arguing that this has been a hot summer. As I sit outside sweating in the heat of the summer here in Minneapolis, things are heating up in […]
By Maya Bryant Earlier this month, Lutheran Campus Ministry (LCM) began an intensive listening project as its leaders anticipate returning to in-person campus ministry at the University of Minnesota. As a transitional ministry, LCM is looking for help gathering student participants to listen and learn about their insight. In an interview, Pastor Kate Reuer Welton […]
By Bob Hulteen Many urban neighborhoods and suburban communities have grocery stores spread across the area, giving shoppers many options, with competition keeping prices more reasonable. Other parts of the Twin Cities, especially those places with below average incomes do not have even a single choice within easy commute for residents. Those neighborhoods are often […]
This news article first appeared on the Lutheran World Federation website. By LWF/A. Weyermüller Oppression does not end when we look away from it. On the contrary, by looking at violence, evil, and oppression, we can address it, said the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President, Archbishop Dr. Panti Filibus Musa, in a Bible study at the […]
When thinking of “history,” it is most common to look back in time, to earlier eras with exotic customs and costumes. But history is complex, occasionally because we are actually living a distinct story that will affect the way lives are interpreted far into the future. The story of the church is a distinct story. […]