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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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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...

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 – August 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?

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

Honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

- In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, ELCA Racial Justice Ministries invited Pastor Jill Rode to reflect on this...

Lutherans Engaging in the Electoral Process

- Racial Justice Ministries shares the following article from ELCA Advocacy. The original post can be found here:  Lutherans Engaging in...
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“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...

While you are cheering on your team and celebrating with family and friends — let’s help tackle hunger together!

- From now until the final whistle, Team Northwest Washington and Team New England will seek to outdo one another for the sake of the...
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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...

Index of the January 2026 Issue of Administration Matters

- Issue 102 of Administration Matters January: Start the year strong with Portico’s 2026 New Year Checklist Kick off 2026 with...
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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...
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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...

May 17, 2026 – Look Up

- Prepare: The Gospel of John has some of the most dense “theological language” of the Gospels. Not that the others...

May 10, 2026 – Ordinary, Household Acts of Love

- Prepare: The Gospel of John has a very different character than the other three Gospels (Mark, Matthew, and Luke, which...