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Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry to speak on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Brianna Iverson Brianna Iverson

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry to speak on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Rev. Yehiel Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will offer keynote remarks at Luther College’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day lecture on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.

The theme of the day and Curry’s talk is “Courage for the Common Good.”

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Synod Spotlight: Fall Theological Conference Explores Fresh Expressions
Brianna Iverson Brianna Iverson

Synod Spotlight: Fall Theological Conference Explores Fresh Expressions

Pastors and SAMs from the La Crosse Area Synod gathered in Eau Claire for the Fall Theological Conference, exploring Fresh Expressions—a movement inspiring new ways of being church in everyday life. Through worship, conversation, and connection, they reflected on how listening, relationship-building, and discipleship can help the gospel come alive in their communities.

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ELCA & Synod Partnership News

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    Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

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    Weekly Bible studies that connect world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life.

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    ELCA Publication of inspirational stories, blogs and photos.

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    Lutheran Campus Ministry

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    Nurturing Faith through Holy Play

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    A global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world.

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