ELCA Blogs

Oct 23, 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...

Oct 21, 2026

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

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

Faith Lens

Oct 21, 2026

October 25, 2026 – Looking Back and Looking Forward

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

ELCA Worship

Oct 15, 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 14, 2026

Ocotber 18, 2026 – Costly Love

Prepare Today’s text has us thinking about money, currency, values, and the cultural and economic systems in which we swim....

ELCA Worship

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For what shall we pray?

Oct 23, 2026 - “For what shall we pray?” is a weekly post inviting individuals, groups, and congregations to lift up our world in...

For what shall we pray?

Oct 15, 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 – October 2026

Oct 13, 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?

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

ELCA Advocacy

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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...

August Recess Opportunity

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...

Faith Lens

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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...

Ocotber 18, 2026 – Costly Love

Oct 14, 2026 - Prepare Today’s text has us thinking about money, currency, values, and the cultural and economic systems in which we swim....

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...

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...

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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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