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Issue 70 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n

COVID-19 resources for ELCA congregations and members<\/strong><\/h3>\n
With the outbreaks of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States and around the world, our church and its leaders continue to minister to its members, to those who are hurting and searching for peace, and to those in need. Resources are available to help congregations and members stay connected and resilient during this crisis. Visit ELCA.org\/publichealth<\/a> for online worship best practices, FAQs regarding government assistance programs, video messages from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and resources to help you practice your faith at home.<\/div>\n
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Online giving helps sustain ministry while congregation\u2019s members worship from home<\/strong><\/h3>\n
This past year, ELCA congregations received more than $100 million in electronic giving through a combination of mobile, web, text and kiosk. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most congregations are worshiping online and unable to pass the offering plate. As a result, electronic giving is more important than ever to sustain your ministries. The ELCA has two preferred vendors for online giving: Tithe.ly<\/a> and Vanco<\/a>. Special pricing accompanies each agreement, and the sign-up process is quick and easy so you can start receiving online gifts within days.
\n\u2022\u00a0For more information on Tithe.ly, visit https:\/\/get.tithe.ly\/elca<\/a> or contact 424-228-8914 or elca@tithe.ly
\n\u2022\u00a0For GivePlus, powered by Vanco, visit www.giveplus.com\/elca<\/a> or contact 855-910-6066 or sales@vancopayments.com.<\/div>\n
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Your COVID-19 source for benefit information<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Portico\u2019s online COVID-19 resource pages provide members and sponsoring employers with up-to-date information on health benefits, investment performance, and market behavior, as well as government action affecting ministry organizations and those they employ. Health benefit members can find updated information on testing, treatment, home delivery for long-term maintenance prescription drugs, and emotional support.
\nFor ELCA sponsoring employers<\/a>
\nFor ELCA plan members<\/a>
\nPortico\u2019s public<\/a> website<\/div>\n
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Information Security for congregations and synods<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Chris Hueneke, information security advisor for the ELCA churchwide organization, hosted a webinar on April 21, covering these topics: how to avoid phishing email attacks, protect sensitive data and prevent malware infections, and what to do if your data has been breached. > More<\/a><\/div>\n
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Weather preparedness<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Learn how severe weather preparedness planning can protect your grounds, property and people. Discover what to do before, during and after a storm. Remember, summer storms can strike at any time without any warning. >More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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