It has been 500 years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg…an event that changed the world and is historically marked... read more →
Ryan Hostler, Minister of Word and Service for Worship at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, is on the planning team for the first ever Rostered Ministers Gathering in... read more →
February 28, 2017 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I write to update you on the process of transitioning out of Bishop Schaefer’s term as our bishop. The outpouring of... read more →
As we prepare to move into the fourth year of the campaign for the ELCA, we commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. We have the unique opportunity to reaffirm... read more →
One year has ended and a new one is beginning. Every new year represents one more chance to reach our goals and make our dreams, one more chance to love... read more →
In the French hill top village of Les Baux in Provence, a Christmas procession takes place each year that is unlike any other. Shepherds—not pageant actors—but genuine shepherds climb the... read more →
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation…” (Isaiah 52:7, NRSV) As a bishop, I have the... read more →
Sisters and brothers in Christ, In January we will have a new president and other elected leaders. We will begin a new chapter in our life as a nation. Jesus’... read more →
The Rev. William Bogholz, interim pastor at Christ, Cape Coral writes.... Christ Lutheran, Cape Coral is a unique ministry and congregation. When I was called in the Spring of 2014,... read more →
The Domestic Mission Unit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America recently announced that the Rev. Melvin (Mel) Jacob, D.Min., retired pastor and previous Director of Lutheran Counseling Services of... read more →