The Faith and Life Institute offers free downloadable resources for individual and congregational study and reflection. Use the links at the left to reach the downloads for:

Glimpses are stories about the seminary suitable for use in congregational newsletters and bulletins - anywhere you want to help tell the stories of the seminary. A new Glimpse is posted each month for the month to come (ie, the Glimpse for March is available February 1) to accommodate the publication schedules of congregational newsletters and bulletin.

Reflections -- Every other month, we feature a discussion-starter column on some important faith and life issue of the day. In the past we've looked at topics like the environment, immigration, the challenges of growing older and disaster response. These reflections can be downloaded and used for personal reflection or adult forums. Past Reflections remain available since the topics continue to be timely.

A Visioning Guide for Your Congregation -- Feeling stuck? Does your approach to the mission of Christ need a jump-start? Do you have a new pastor who is looking to you for background on congregational direction? This free guide offers a step-by-step approach for an entire congregation to contribute to future direction.

Study Guides --  Seven guides may be downloaded for individual and group study. The topics focus on:

• The Apostle Paul and the Discernment of God’s Will
• Rediscovering God’s Mission in the 21st Century
• Genesis: Our Common Story and Your Story
• The Lutheran Confessions: Guide for a New Millennium
• The Spiritual Riches of Prayer Life
• Psalms and Prayer
• Violence and Justice: ELCA Social Statements