We listened—print is coming back.
There are few instances where we can recall people publicly admitting they were wrong, though as humans we should be saying that more often. However, this is one of those moments.
Last year Living Lutheran ceased as a print publication and continued as a digital-only service because of financial constraints. Running a monthly publication grew too expensive during a time of consolidated resources and shrinking readership. Since then, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and staff have heard from many of you who have shared concerns about members who don’t have access to computers or don’t read content online for various reasons. As a result, people have felt disconnected from the ELCA.
We heard you—and listened.
At the request of Bishop Eaton, we have found a way to bring back the magazine’s print publication. Beginning in 2025, Living Lutheran will again appear in your mailboxes with four issues a year (spring, summer, winter and fall). The cost for one year will be $19.95 for an individual subscription and $17 per year/per subscriber for a congregation group plan (minimum 10 copies).
To start receiving the print magazine, individuals and congregations can sign up at livinglutheran.org/subscribe. For congregation plans, enter the name of your church at this site, along with the email of the person who will be overseeing the subscription plan. In January, this person will receive information on how to add quantity for bulk orders shipped to the church or addresses if the magazine is being mailed directly to members.
You will be invoiced before June 2025 for your subscription. If your subscription didn’t lapse at the end of 2023, you will receive a renewal notice when it expires.
Rostered ministers will continue to receive a gratis copy of the magazine and don’t need to sign up for a subscription—we already have your addresses.
If you have questions, please contact us at livinglutheran@elca.org or call us at 800-638-3522.
Thank you for your support in the past—and in the future. We look forward to again sharing in print our church’s stories of God’s people living their faith.
Jayne Shimko, director of content strategy
Andrea Pohlmann Kulik, manager of editorial
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