ELCA Blogs

Sep 30, 2026

Updated Worship Resources for a National Election

In 2024, ELCA Worship provided “Worship Resources for a National Election” to assist congregations. These readings, prayers, and assembly song...

Faith Lens

Sep 30, 2026

October 4, 2026 – Rooted, Not Certain

Prepare This week’s study centers on Philippians 3:4b–14. Paul writes to a congregation he loves, likely from prison, and begins...

ELCA Advocacy

Sep 25, 2026

September Update: Advocacy Connections

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

ELCA World Hunger

Sep 24, 2026

Seeds of Hope

Community change, affecting the real lives of people, is among some of the best work the church can achieve. In...

ELCA Worship

Sep 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...

ELCA Worship

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Updated Worship Resources for a National Election

Sep 30, 2026 - In 2024, ELCA Worship provided “Worship Resources for a National Election” to assist congregations. These readings, prayers, and assembly song...

For what shall we pray

Sep 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?

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...

Faith Lens

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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...

September 27, 2026 – Can I Trust You?

Sep 23, 2026 - Editor’s Note – Invitation to Small(er) Church Listening Project Survey: To every smaller church leader faithfully serving week after week:...

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...

ELCA Advocacy

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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...

Current sign-on letters

Jun 11, 2026 - WHAT IS A SIGN-ON LETTER | IMPACT OF SIGN-ONS | DECISION PROCESS | UPDATED LIST Our advocacy takes many forms...

ELCA World Hunger

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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...

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....

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...

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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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