Augsburg Fortress

See Me, Believe Me: A Guide to Deepen Allyship with Congregational Leaders of Color

In See Me, Believe Me, Rev. Dr. Yolanda Denson-Byers offers an honest and unflinching look at the challenges faced by leaders of color in the predominantly white ELCA. Her insights and concrete suggestions for action illustrate how seeing and believing leaders of color are essential steps in the journey of allyship.  

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Bring Back Your People: Ten Ways Regular Folks Can Put a Dent in White Christian Nationalism

For White folks alarmed by the rise of Christian nationalism comes this mouthy, practical guide to holding conversations with your cousin Randy and others who have been misled by White Christian nationalist ideas. Aaron Scott, a leader with the Poor People's Campaign, shares strategies of relationship and organizing to help us and others resist.

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By Heart: Conversations with Martin Luther's Small Catechism

A richly illustrated, in-depth exploration of the Small Catechism. Suitable for group discussion, an adult study or personal enrichment. Connects your life today to the biblical and historical context of the Small Catechism.

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Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood

A comprehensive look at the rise in radicalization among young white men in America, especially focused on the role of right-wing Christianity in the increase of religious-based hatred and violence. A must-read for parents, grandparents, educators, faith leaders, and anyone who wants to forge a new masculine identity grounded in love.

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Unearthing Us: Poems and Practices for Discovering Our Fullest Selves

Unearthing Us: Poems and Practices for Discovering Our Fullest Selves is a collection of 21 poems and practices inviting readers to envision a world planted with possibility, growth, and flourishing.

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ReEngaging ELCA Social Teaching on The Church in Society

Childs contextualizes this foundational statement, helping us think creatively about how we are called to be the church today. Grounded in scripture and Lutheran theology, he charts the history of Lutheran public witness, deftly connecting it with our present. How are we guided to speak today? Exploring this book will spark generative conversation.

The End Is the Beginning: Revelation, Hope, and the Love That Lit the Stars

Dragons, battles, beasts, and plagues it's no wonder that Revelation is often called the scariest book in the bible. The End Is the Beginning is a trusted companion that cuts through the echo chamber of apocalyptic anxiety with a clear picture of God's persistent love, providing tools that carry readers into all corners of scripture.

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Unearthing Us Facilitator Guide: 21 Sessions Based on the Poetry of Joe Davis

Guide meaningful discussions about Joe Davis’ Unearthing Us in small groups with your community. The Unearthing Us Facilitator Guide provides 21 lessons, one for each poem. Designed to be flexible for short gathering times or hour-long sessions.

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ReEngaging ELCA Social Teaching on Abortion

Riswold calls us to think together about the ELCA’s 1991 social statement on abortion. Our social, political, and legal context has changed drastically since this statement was written, but one thing remains the same: we as Lutherans are called to compassionate community. Riswold’s engaging prose invites readers into thoughtful conversation.

How to End Christian Nationalism

How to End Christian Nationalism is the essential guidebook for Christians alarmed by the rise of Christian nationalism and committed to faith freedom for all. Amanda Tyler, lead organizer of the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign, helps us confront Christian nationalist fervor and invite others to a better version of the gospel.

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The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy

When charismatic believers wage spiritual battles, ideas can take tangible form. With scholarly precision and narrative force, religion scholar Matthew D. Taylor makes intelligible the language, leaders, and symbols of the New Apostolic Reformation, which has galvanized support for Trump and far-right leaders around the world.

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Making Sense of Martin Luther Participant Book

Making Sense of Martin Luther uses a conversational format to explore how Luther's dynamic understanding of God's life-changing gospel informs day-to-day faith and life in the world today.

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Call to Allyship: Preparing Your Congregation for Leaders of Color

How can churches do the work of becoming allies for the leaders they call? Call to Allyship is a must-read for call committees, church councils, social justice teams, and anyone prepared to do the work of understanding, welcoming, and celebrating these leaders.

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Making Sense of the Cross Participant Book

The heart of the cross is an element of mystery that can't be resolved either easily or entirely. The 3rd book in the Making Sense Series, Making Sense of the Cross, gives you the opportunity to 'listen in'...

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By Heart Course Starter Pack

The starter pack contains a copy of By Heart book plus the other two essentials for leading a By Heart course: a Facilitator Guide and a Course DVD.

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Making Sense of Scripture Participant Book

In Making Sense of Scripture, David Lose invites the reader to engage in a conversation, one that he imagines discussing around his kitchen table, about seven...

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Making Sense of the Cross DVD

Narrated by David Lose, author of Making Sense of Scripture and Making Sense of the Christian Faith, this session DVD is designed to be used during course...

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Remind Me Again: Poems and Practices for Remembering Who We Are

Poetry can offer reminders for ourselves, each other, and the world. Poet, artist, and educator Joe Davis has written Remind Me Again: Poems and Practices for Remembering Who We Are, a collection of 41 poems that will inspire, challenge, and affirm readers from all stages of life. 

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By Heart Facilitator Guide

Offers guidance and encouragement for the group facilitator to coordinate a 7-session course highlighting By Heart. The point of this course is conversation and this guide can assist!

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A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity

Disillusioned by narrow theology and constricted dogma, people are leaving Christianity in droves. But Jesus describes the reign of God as a house with many rooms. What if there are nooks and crannies of faith we have yet to explore? In A Faith of Many Rooms, Debie Thomas claims that the space where God dwells is expansive and full of belonging.

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