Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton recalls the story of Mary anointing Jesus’ feet with nard. Eaton says we discover the promise of Easter in Mary’s act: "Instead of oil being put on him to remove the stench of death, it became the anointing of a royal king. ... Jesus' death and resurrection promises new life and brings us new life."

Read a statement from Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land Bishop Sani-Ibrahim Azar, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada National Bishop Susan Johnson on a visit of solidarity to the Holy Land.

In this video message, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton responds to the executive order on immigration that rolled back guidance to immigration authorities in protected areas such as places of worship, schools and hospitals.

The prevalence of child maltreatment in the U.S. is staggering. The ELCA’s draft social message on child protection outlines the church’s sacred responsibility to protect and nurture children. To strengthen this draft, share your suggestions during the public comment period by June 30.

We heard you—and listened. Living Lutheran will return as a quarterly print publication in 2025, appearing again in your mailboxes with four seasonal issues. You can sign up today to let us know you’d like to subscribe; however, please do not send in your money yet.

God’s Love Made Real is about creating a world where all people and creation experience the difference God’s grace and love in Christ make for all people and creation.