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Index of the September 2026 Issue of Administration Matters

- 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

- 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

- 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

- Issue 103 of Administration Matters Rostered Ministers Gathering 2026 Registration for the 2026 Rostered Ministers Gathering, happening July 6-9 at...
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September 20, 2026 – Laboring Together

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

September 13, 2026 – Holding Conviction and Practicing Welcome

- Prepare In Romans 14, Paul turns from love, the focus at the end of chapter 13, to welcome. It is...

Motivations, Inequality, and Good Service – Pre Service Trip Reflection 2026

- Editor’s Note: Many churches and youth groups embark on summer service trips. This Faith Lens post is a reflection we...

Summer Sabbatical 2026

- Faith Lens is pausing its weekly article rhythm for the summer. However, be on the lookout for three new resources...
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Partner Organization Resources and Events – September 2026

- Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources and events from other organizations and institutions. These Lutheran and ecumenical partner organizations work...

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...

Worship Resources from Augsburg Fortress Publishers – September 2026

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

Partner Organization Resources and Events – August 2026

- Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources and events from other organizations and institutions. These Lutheran and ecumenical partner organizations work...
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Living Faithfully: 25 years after 9/11: Revisiting our stories

- 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

- 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

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

Hate Won’t Win: Commemorating the Emanuel Nine

- To commemorate the 11th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Emanuel 9 – the Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney, Cynthia Graham...
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ELCA World Hunger Daily Bread Grant Applications Opening Soon!

- 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

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

April 2026: Domestic Hunger Spotlight

- It seemed fitting to meet Floricel on International Women’s Day. She is a mother, community organizer, and beloved community member....

2026 ELCA World Hunger Resources!

- Greetings Hunger Leaders, Below you will find ELCA World Hunger resource suggestions for the 2026 season of ELCA Synod Assemblies...
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Upcoming Resource: Individualized Faith Formation Plan

- 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!

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

RMG Workshop: Creating the Tapestry of the “New Kingdom” Through the Lens of Disability Theology

- Hello friends! In just about a month, members of our ELCA Disability Ministries team will be headed off to the...

A Reflection On The Extravaganza

- Today’s post comes from ELCA Disability Ministries advisory team member, Anita Smallin.  I have had the honor of attending the...
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August Recess Opportunity

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

August Recess is Your Time to Shine

- 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

- WHAT IS A SIGN-ON LETTER  |  IMPACT OF SIGN-ONS  |  DECISION PROCESS  |  UPDATED LIST Our advocacy takes many forms...

May Update: Advocacy Connections

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