“Embracing the Uncertain," the theme of and reference book for this year’s African Descent Lutheran Association - Los Angeles's Lenten journey, took us – through the testimony of our collection of congregations – on the path of self-examination. We were challenged to consider the many ways in which our lives are inextricably linked to the
Continue readingThis is our future church: A ten-year-old preacher and professional artist; a grassroots campaign for affordable housing; young and diverse communities. African Descent Ministries of the ELCA is celebrating Black History Month with Talks at the Desk, a new series that will explore diverse expressions of the church. For more updates,
Continue readingThe Rev. Dr. Nelson W. Trout became the first African American U.S. Lutheran bishop and was a mentor, teacher and preacher to many in the African American community. He is a very important figure in ELCA history as he was the first African American bishop of the church. He was
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