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Our Lutheran faith is surrounded by liturgy, rituals, and repetition. But being Lutheran isn’t synonymous with German, Danish, or Scandinavian heritage anymore. In all reality, it hasn’t been for a long time. Lutheranism has a long global history!

Let us lean into God’s grace while remembering the importance of confession. Let us open our hearts to different expressions of Lutheranism. Let us receive and reflect on spiritual understandings from global majority cultures. Let other languages, music, celebrations, and potluck culture variations faithfully inspire us!

BLOGS BY THE ASSOCIATION.

Rev. Jennifer Thomas Shares Her 'Why' for Racial Justice and the Board

'I’m committed to learning how white supremacy culture and my own complicity in it cause harm to my global neighbors near and far — and when I know better, to do better. As a seminarian, I attended anti-racism training in the late ’90s. But my journey didn’t stop there ... I'm interested in building a network of racial justice advocates and organizers across the ELCA'

Janet DeVinney

Here's Why I Work for Racial Justice, and Serve on the Association Board

'I've long wanted to see our Church become more like the diverse world we live in, where God’s beautiful variety of creation is seen, welcomed, and loved, and everyone has a meaningful place and seat at the table ... Even so, I struggle with white supremacy tendencies toward urgency, formal organization, and perfectionism ... I'm ... being open to more relational ways of doing things and taking time to form more authentic relationships and friendships with my neighbors of dif

Janet DeVinney

Rev. Dr. Joye McDonald Coltvet Shares Her 'Why' for Racial Justice and Serving on Association Board

I struggle to know how to best use my energy and voice. You don't say anything because it will be uncomfortable. Or, you say something and it is uncomfortable between you after that, and you're not sure what the next step should/could be ... If you struggle with this like I do, yet you have a desire to be more effective in making change, please consider joining in the work of this association.

Janet DeVinney