My experience as a new Lutheran
Do you remember when you became Lutheran? Were you welcomed and accepted into the faith? Read more
Time is a gift this Advent
Lea "El tiempo es un regalo en el Adviento" por Kristina Dia en Español. by Kristina Diaz Time is a gift we all need, and Advent, like Lent, is a time of year that invites us to take our time to slow down. The air is filled with anticipation as we count the days until...
Do I check the Lutheran box?
by Becca Ehrlich I grew up in an interfaith household. My Mom is Roman Catholic; my Dad is Jewish. Though neither of my parents were particularly active in their faith traditions, we celebrated both Hanukkah and Christmas, a tradition I continue to do every holiday...
My experience as a new Lutheran
by Wanda Frenchman I was raised in a non-Christian, indigenous home by my Lakota mother and grandparents. We didn’t attend church. We did practice the Lakota ceremony, and I was taught at an early age about Tunkasila (tunkashila) or Grandfather the Creator. We prayed...
Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, December 5 @ 7 p.m. (CST)!
Once a month we meet with some of our popular writers to talk about our favorite articles and more! Bring your own dinner (B.Y.O.D) and sign up via Zoom.
Join us for community via Zoom at our next Boldcafe Monthly Dinner, Thursday, December 5, at 7 pm (CST).
Our host, Kristina Diaz, will lead our conversation with an action for Advent using her Weekly Advent Calendar. Available also in Spanish .
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