ELCA Blogs

Sep 22, 2026

Update: ELCA Disability Ministries Grants

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

Disability Ministries

Sep 22, 2026

Why Language Matters

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

ELCA Racial Justice

Sep 21, 2026

Beyond remembrance: ELCA takes action on truth telling

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

ELCA Worship

Sep 18, 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...

Administration Matters

Sep 16, 2026

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...

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...

ELCA Worship

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For what shall we pray?

Sep 18, 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 – September 2026

Sep 11, 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?

Sep 10, 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 – September 2026

Sep 8, 2026 - Augsburg Fortress is the publishing ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources from...

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...

Faith Lens

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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...

September 13, 2026 – Holding Conviction and Practicing Welcome

Sep 10, 2026 - 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

Jun 24, 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

May 20, 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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ELCA World Hunger

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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...

April 2026: Domestic Hunger Spotlight

Mar 24, 2026 - 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!

Mar 19, 2026 - Greetings Hunger Leaders, Below you will find ELCA World Hunger resource suggestions for the 2026 season of ELCA Synod Assemblies...

ELCA Advocacy

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