Contents


DECEMBER 2016 Volume 1 Number 9


COVER STORY 14


The face of the church is changing Study guide: LivingLutheran.org


FEATURES 22


At the intersection of theater and church A playwright draws from his Lutheran heritage


26 12 I’M A LUTHERAN


28 Praises sing to God the king 32 Keeping watch


36 Debunking myths about ELCA Good Gifts Study guide: LivingLutheran.org


40 Lessons in reconciliation Young adults share takeaways after serving in Rwanda


DEPARTMENTS 14 THE FACE OF THE CHURCH IS CHANGING


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


12 I’m a Lutheran 20


Reflection 32 LESSONS IN RECONCILIATION


42 Faith & family 44 Deeper understandings 46 Media in ministry 48 Crossword 48 Classifieds 49 Deaths 50 Presiding bishop


LIVINGLUTHERAN.ORG 3


Six ways to find peace this Advent


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