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ELCA Worship
Oct 7, 2026

For what shall we pray?

“For what shall we pray?” is a weekly post inviting individuals, groups, and congregations to lift up our world in...

Faith Lens
Oct 7, 2026

October 11, 2026 – Who’s Invited?

Prepare The gospel text is a continuation of Jesus after his entrance into Jerusalem on the week of his crucifixion...

ELCA World Hunger
Oct 6, 2026

Gathering Grace, Food, and Community at Trenholm State Community College

Your gifts to ELCA World Hunger work through ministries such as Gathered by Grace, a worshiping community in Montgomery, Ala....

ELCA Worship
Oct 6, 2026

Happy 20 Years, ELW!

On October 3, 2026, Evangelical Lutheran Worship celebrated its 20th anniversary. When the worship book entered the world, it wasn’t...

ELCA Worship
Oct 2, 2026

Worship Resources from Augsburg Fortress Publishers – October 2026

Augsburg Fortress is the publishing ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources from...

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For what shall we pray?

Oct 7, 2026 - “For what shall we pray?” is a weekly post inviting individuals, groups, and congregations to lift up our world in...

Happy 20 Years, ELW!

Oct 6, 2026 - On October 3, 2026, Evangelical Lutheran Worship celebrated its 20th anniversary. When the worship book entered the world, it wasn’t...

Worship Resources from Augsburg Fortress Publishers – October 2026

Oct 2, 2026 - Augsburg Fortress is the publishing ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources from...

For what shall we pray?

Oct 1, 2026 - “For what shall we pray?” is a weekly post inviting individuals, groups, and congregations to lift up our world in...

Faith Lens

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October 11, 2026 – Who’s Invited?

Oct 7, 2026 - Prepare The gospel text is a continuation of Jesus after his entrance into Jerusalem on the week of his crucifixion...

October 4, 2026 – Rooted, Not Certain

Sep 30, 2026 - Prepare This week’s study centers on Philippians 3:4b–14. Paul writes to a congregation he loves, likely from prison, and begins...

September 27, 2026 – Can I Trust You?

Sep 23, 2026 - Editor’s Note – Invitation to Small(er) Church Listening Project Survey: To every smaller church leader faithfully serving week after week:...

September 20, 2026 – Laboring Together

Sep 16, 2026 - Prepare Jesus’s parable of the workers in the vineyard has been seen as a story of “who gets to heaven...

Lutheran Disaster Response

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When Crises Collide: Conflict, Climate and Hunger Deepen Global Humanitarian Need

Jul 9, 2026 - June 2026 offered a sobering reminder that humanitarian emergencies rarely occur in isolation. Around the world, armed conflict, climate-related disasters,...

World Refugee Day: A Call to Accompaniment, Justice, and Hope

Jun 18, 2026 - Each year on June 20, the world observes World Refugee Day, a day set apart to honor the courage, resilience,...

Marking the Start of Hurricane Season: Preparedness as an Act of Care

Jun 11, 2026 - June 1 marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, a six-month period that stretches through November 30 and...

From Ruin to Renewal: Stories of Hope from Myanmar

May 28, 2026 - When a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar in March 2025, it left devastation in its wake. Entire communities were shaken. Homes...

ELCA World Hunger

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Gathering Grace, Food, and Community at Trenholm State Community College

Oct 6, 2026 - Your gifts to ELCA World Hunger work through ministries such as Gathered by Grace, a worshiping community in Montgomery, Ala....

Seeds of Hope

Sep 24, 2026 - Community change, affecting the real lives of people, is among some of the best work the church can achieve. In...

ELCA World Hunger Daily Bread Grant Applications Opening Soon!

Sep 9, 2026 - ELCA World Hunger’s Daily Bread Grants support congregations and their partners as they work toward a just world where all...

“Coop Tukuk”- Community Based Business

May 22, 2026 - Unlike many Cambodians who live near the border with Thailand, Rom Chan Oun decided not to migrate to Thailand to...

ELCA Advocacy

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September Update: Advocacy Connections

Sep 25, 2026 - from the ELCA advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, Senior Director Partial expanded content from...

August Recess Opportunity

Jul 15, 2026 - OVERVIEW | VOTING RIGHTS | FARM BILL RENEWAL | FEDERAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT REFORM | GLOBAL HIV/AIDS FIGHT THROUGH PEPFAR |...

August Recess is Your Time to Shine

Jun 12, 2026 - By Alex Parker, ELCA Advocacy Coordinator August may be a couple of months away, but now is actually an important time to think about August Recess. Steps...

Current sign-on letters

Jun 11, 2026 - WHAT IS A SIGN-ON LETTER  |  IMPACT OF SIGN-ONS  |  DECISION PROCESS  |  UPDATED LIST Our advocacy takes many forms...
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Administration Matters

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Index of the September 2026 Issue of Administration Matters

Sep 16, 2026 - Issue 106 of Administration Matters The ELCA Federal Credit Union (FCU) Ministry Card is built for congregations The ELCA Federal...

Index of the July 2026 Issue of Administration Matters

Jul 15, 2026 - Issue 105 of Administration Matters Six must-haves for a secure ACH approval policy A secure church ACH approval policy protects...

Index of the May 2026 Issue of Administration Matters

May 15, 2026 - Issue 104 of Administration Matters Property insurance FAQ 2026 The ELCA Church Property Resource Hub, provided by the Office of...

Index of the March 2026 Issue of Administration Matters

Mar 16, 2026 - Issue 103 of Administration Matters Rostered Ministers Gathering 2026 Registration for the 2026 Rostered Ministers Gathering, happening July 6-9 at...

Disability Ministries

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Update: ELCA Disability Ministries Grants

Sep 22, 2026 - Hello friends of ELCA Disability Ministries! I wanted to offer an update regarding our grant program for the remainder of...

Why Language Matters

Sep 22, 2026 - When I was a child growing up in the late eighties and early nineties with Cerebral Palsy, I was asked...

Upcoming Resource: Individualized Faith Formation Plan

Jun 7, 2026 - Today’s article comes from ELCA Disability Ministries advisory team member, Anita Smallin.  The Disability Ministries Advisory team has been working...

ELCA Churchwide Organization (CWO) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Learning Day!

Jun 4, 2026 - June 11, ELCA Churchwide Organization (CWO) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Learning Day! The ELCA churchwide organization will host a...

ELCA Racial Justice

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Beyond remembrance: ELCA takes action on truth telling

Sep 21, 2026 - In honor of the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools, which is observed annually on September 30, we...

Living Faithfully: 25 years after 9/11: Revisiting our stories

Sep 11, 2026 - In honor of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, with permission from Living Lutheran we share the following article. The original...

Co-chairing a meeting with Sen. Barack Obama as equals – Guest Blogger Rev. Terrance A. Jacob

Sep 9, 2026 - In honor of International Day for People of African Descent, which is observed internationally on August 31 each year, ELCA...

Juneteenth – Know That You Are Free

Jun 19, 2026 - In honor of Juneteenth, ELCA Racial Justice Ministries invited Dr. Denise Rector to share some thoughts about this federal holiday...