This is a special musical performance of Lenten Love Song from the Chancel Choir of Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan

This is a special performance of All Glory, Laud and Honor by the Faith Bells Bell Choir at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.

The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has issued a pastoral message on Syria. Eaton’s message follows. Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Like many of you, I have been deeply troubled by the news this week from Syria. First, there was...

Discussion panel participants include: The Honorable Donald L. Allen, Jr. – Chief Judge, 55th Judicial Court Angela Waters Austin – President and CEO of One Love Global, Inc. LaShawn Erby – Author, Social Justice Warrior, Community Organizer Nathaniel Lake, Jr. – Elder within The Turning Point of Lansing Rev. Kenneth...

This is a special performance of This Do in Remembrance of Me by the Chancel Choir at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.

The Hope of New Life Hope overcomes despair for God’s people: this is the message of the readings for today. The hope of new life is evident in the story of “dry bones” from Ezekiel. The children of Israel declare their hope is lost. The prophet’s experience in the valley...

This is a special musical performance of Lonesome Valley by the Chancel Choir of Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.

This is a special musical performance of Were You There by the Joyful Noise Children’s Choir of Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.

This is a special musical performance of He’s My Best Friend by the Joyful Noise Children’s Choir of Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.

God’s Eyes Are Not Our Eyes One heresy in the early church was called Donatism. The Donatists held that the sacraments were only efficacious if presided over by priests who were sinless. It didn’t take the church long to realize that if it held to this policy there would be...