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2023-01-21T10:05:44-04:00

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Announcing Preaching Survey: Ministry, Preaching, and Social Issues

Last updated on: January 21, 2023 at 10:05 am By Leah D. Schade

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All preachers are invited to participate in this research project on ministry, preaching, and social issues. Read more

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2023-01-14T13:42:55-04:00

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Weight Shaming and the Church: Let’s End This Theological Malpractice

Last updated on: January 14, 2023 at 1:42 pm By Leah D. Schade

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Weight shaming and sizeism have no place in the church. It's time to embrace all body types, celebrating every shape and size. Read more

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2023-02-19T16:31:58-04:00

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A Theology of Water: Responding to Our Baptismal Vocation

Last updated on: February 19, 2023 at 4:31 pm By Leah D. Schade

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The Sunday celebrating the Baptism of Jesus is an ideal time to articulate a theology of water and call for protecting the waters of Creation. Read more

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2023-03-03T22:09:44-04:00

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Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria Peregrina Celebrates El Día de La Virgen de Guadalupe

Last updated on: March 3, 2023 at 10:09 pm By Leah D. Schade

Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria Peregrina finds healing and hope on El Día de La Virgen de Guadalupe – one year after an ELCA bishop removed their pastor and invaded their sacred celebration. The morning began for me with a rainbow. I looked out of my hotel room to see an arc of color across the grey sky just beginning to clear from a night of rain. This is a good sign, I thought. It’s a reminder of God’s promise. A... Read more

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2023-03-03T22:10:31-04:00

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Intercessory Prayers for Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria Peregrina

Last updated on: March 3, 2023 at 10:10 pm By Leah D. Schade

Intercessory prayers for Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria Peregrina on Dec. 11, 2022, Feast Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe (English and Spanish). Read more

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2025-11-25T10:17:58-04:00

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Advent & Environmental Repentance: Psalm 72, Matthew 3:1-12

Last updated on: November 25, 2025 at 10:17 am By Leah D. Schade

During Advent, preachers can guide congregations to environmental repentance that brings about health & restoration for people and the planet Read more

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2023-02-19T16:34:34-04:00

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How to Preach a Sermon about Climate Change and Your Congregation

Last updated on: February 19, 2023 at 4:34 pm By Leah D. Schade

Here is a basic form to preach a sermon about climate change that connects with Scripture and your congregation. Sample sermon included. Read more

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2023-03-03T22:11:20-04:00

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Listen to the Latina Women of Santa Maria Peregrina: ELCA Finally Pays Attention

Last updated on: March 3, 2023 at 10:11 pm By Leah D. Schade

The ELCA’s Latino Ministries Association released an update on Rev. Nelson Rabell. Finally, the ELCA will listen to the Latina women. Read more

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2022-11-06T15:35:26-04:00

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8 Ways to Prepare Your Congregation for Sermons about Social Issues

Last updated on: November 6, 2022 at 3:35 pm By Leah D. Schade

Sermons about social issues can be risky. Here are 8 ways to prepare your congregation in the midst of a politically divided culture. Read more

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2022-10-19T12:19:01-04:00

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It’s Okay to Be A Progressive Christian. Here’s Why.

Last updated on: October 19, 2022 at 12:19 pm By Leah D. Schade

Here’s why you can – and should – claim your faith and identity as a Progressive Christian with confidence. And then act on it. Read more

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