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Chandler Carriker | Author

Chandler Carriker is Lutheran World Relief's Congregational Resources Specialist, and an Associate in Ministry in the ELCA.

The Women & Mothers of Kuapa Kokoo (part two)

Posted on 06. May, 2013 by Chandler Carriker.

This is part two of a two-part series. Read part one. The Bible is filled with stories of mothers who make an incredible difference in the lives of those around them. From Sarah to Mary, mothers and strong women followed God’s call, protected those entrusted to them and spoke with prophetic vision for their communities. [...]

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The Women & Mothers of Kuapa Kokoo

Posted on 30. Apr, 2013 by Chandler Carriker.

The Bible is filled with stories of mothers who make an incredible difference in the lives of those around them. From Sarah to Mary, mothers and strong women followed God’s call, protected those entrusted to them and spoke with prophetic vision for their communities. Kuapa Kokoo is a democratically operated, Fair Trade certified cooperative of [...]

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Campers Can Quilt, Too

Posted on 26. Feb, 2013 by Chandler Carriker.

This summer, church basements and fellowship halls are not the only places where Lutherans are taking up LWR’s Quilt Campaign challenge. They’re also pitching in near lakes and on the hiking trail. Up to 48% of Lutheran youth say that they have attended a church summer camp, an important place for faith formation. This year [...]

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Why I’m Grateful for Community

Posted on 14. Nov, 2012 by Chandler Carriker.

I had the joy of attending my brother’s wedding just a few weeks back. Surrounded by family, old friends and communities that have all played an important part in my life and my faith journey reminded me of the importance of gratitude as a practice of Christian discipleship. Gratitude for the ways that God has [...]

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Introducing: LWR Sundays

Posted on 06. Sep, 2012 by Chandler Carriker.

“So long as we eat our bread together we shall have sufficient even with the least. Not until one person desires to keep his own bread for himself does hunger ensue.” -Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together As a ministry of Lutherans in the U.S., Lutheran World Relief recognizes worship as one central place where our work [...]

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LWR at the Lutherbowl

Posted on 26. Oct, 2011 by Chandler Carriker.

I have many fond memories from my time at the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary: from challenging studies in the classroom to incredible worship led by inspiring leaders. But if I’m being honest, these pale in comparison to my time spent on the football field at the annual Lutherbowl held at Gettysburg Seminary. While we did not [...]

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Renew, Respond, Rejoice!

Posted on 13. Jul, 2011 by Chandler Carriker.

A team of us from the Lutheran World Relief offices in Baltimore are on our way out to Spokane, Washington for the Women of the ELCA’s Eighth Triennial Gathering. We’re headed west with our Fair Trade chocolates, coffee, and handcrafts, and all the info you need on our Quilt & Kit ministry. Come meet up with us [...]