Contents


June 2017 Volume 2 Number 3


COVER STORY


14 “E Pluribus Unum Deus”: Out of many, one God Study guide: livinglutheran.org


FEATURES


21 Church in society: Exploring ELCA social statements


26 Prom partners 14 “E PLURIBUS UNUM DEUS”: OUT OF MANY, ONE GOD


28 A vision for a more just society The EPES Foundation’s International Training Course


30 “Tiny house” project makes big impact on congregation, community


32 Unity in diversity The 20th anniversary of the Formula of Agreement Study guide: livinglutheran.org


36 Reformation 500 50 things you may not know about Luther


39 Providing comfort 500 pillows for refugees?


30 “TINY HOUSE” PROJECT MAKES BIG IMPACT


40 A seat at the table DEPARTMENTS


4 Editor’s note 5 Grounded in grace 6 Letters 8 News


40 A SEAT AT THE TABLE


12 I’m a Lutheran 20 Reflection 42 Faith & family 44 Deeper understandings 46 Media in ministry 48 Crossword 48 Classifieds 49 Deaths 50 Presiding bishop


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