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June 29, 2020 - Words matter. Words matter in our Scripture, in our hymns, in our governing documents, and beyond. Fifty years ago, on June 29, 1970, the Lutheran Church in America voted to change the word “man” to “person” in its bylaws and opened the door for the ordination of women. The American Lutheran Church achieved the same thing by resolution a few months later. The church was led by the Spirit to change. At the time it was scary for some. Fifty years later, it is now part of our heritage.

June 5, 2020 - Christ, the cornerstone, has already broken down the wall that divides us. This is the day to stand with those who have been denied the rights and dignity so many of us expect and often take for granted.

April 30, 2020 - "We still have God and each other" Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the ELCA gives her weekly message during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 28, 2020 - Virginia Synod Bishop Humphrey Offers COVID-19 Update and Reflection