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Nov 13, 2026

Faithful Presence at COP31

By Faith Snipes, ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow  The annual United Nations climate summit is taking place for a second year...

Lutheran Disaster Response
Nov 12, 2026

Global Humanitarian Crises: Fall 2026

August through October 2026 brought a convergence of humanitarian emergencies unlike any seen in recent years. From devastating floods and...

ELCA Worship
Nov 11, 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
Nov 11, 2026

November 15, 2026 – A Holy ‘Use It or Lose It’

Prepare  This Sunday, the gospel is once again focused on who is ultimately “in” with God and who is “out.”...

ELCA Worship
Nov 9, 2026

Partner Organization Resources and Events

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

ELCA Advocacy

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Faithful Presence at COP31

Nov 13, 2026 - By Faith Snipes, ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow  The annual United Nations climate summit is taking place for a second year...

October Update: Advocacy Connections

Oct 28, 2026 - from the ELCA advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, Senior Director Partial expanded content from...

Hunger Advocacy Fellows: Advocating for Neighbors at Home and Around the World

Oct 21, 2026 - By Faith Snipes, ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow Six fellows have begun their placements with the 2026-2027 ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellowship...

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...

Lutheran Disaster Response

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Global Humanitarian Crises: Fall 2026

Nov 12, 2026 - August through October 2026 brought a convergence of humanitarian emergencies unlike any seen in recent years. From devastating floods and...

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...

ELCA Worship

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For what shall we pray?

Nov 11, 2026 - “For what shall we pray?” is a weekly post inviting individuals, groups, and congregations to lift up our world in...

Partner Organization Resources and Events

Nov 9, 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?

Nov 5, 2026 - “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

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

Faith Lens

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November 15, 2026 – A Holy ‘Use It or Lose It’

Nov 11, 2026 - Prepare  This Sunday, the gospel is once again focused on who is ultimately “in” with God and who is “out.”...

November 8, 2026 – Gospel in God’s Judgement

Nov 4, 2026 - Prepare  This week’s readings from Amos and Matthew are on the theme of the Lord’s coming. The former uses a...

November 1, 2026 – Blessed Are You, Saint

Oct 28, 2026 - Prepare Today is All Saints Day, when many congregations remember and pray for those who have died, especially those who...

October 25, 2026 – Looking Back and Looking Forward

Oct 21, 2026 - Prepare Today is Reformation Sunday, a day when the Lutheran church tends to celebrate Martin Luther and us not being...

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...
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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...