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Karen Brau

The Rev. Karen Brau is senior pastor of Luther Place Memorial Church in Washington, D.C. Before coming to the church in December 2008, she served as pastor of Amazing Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in East Baltimore for 18 years. She has a B.A. from Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., and an M.Div. from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and she did her ordination course work at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg.

Emily McGinley

Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants

“The Reflective Leadership Grant gave me space and resources to connect with colleagues from diverse traditions and hear about what God is up to across the church…” — Emily McGinley, City Church San Francisco

Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.

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