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National Day of Racial Healing
In a world that often looks right past our neighbors, Bishop Felix Malpica & ELCA Story Tellers remind us that the path to racial healing begins with the radical, holy act of truly seeing one another and honoring the stories we carry.
A Pastoral Message: We Will Not Grow Weary
We will not grow weary
Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry and ELCA synod bishops from Minnesota share a joint pastoral message condemning recent immigration activity.
Wisconsin Faith Leader Open Letter on Immigration Enforcement
In a powerful call for justice and compassion, Wisconsin faith leaders have issued an open letter urging elected officials to protect the constitutional rights and inherent dignity of our immigrant neighbors. This statement invites all people of faith to stand in solidarity through concrete acts of advocacy and witness as we work together to ensure a safe and welcoming Wisconsin for everyone.
Canada, Denmark, U.S. Lutheran bishops issue joint statement supporting Greenlandic people
The national bishops of Lutheran churches in the United States, Canada and Denmark sent the Greenlandic people their full support in an unusually difficult situation.
Bishop Curry Issues Statement on ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
In this moment, I urge all of us in this church to embrace God’s call, to hear and embody the good news of Jesus Christ and to fulfill our roles as peacemakers through active civic engagement.
Bishop Curry Issues Statement on Venezuela
As God’s beloved, Christians share in Jesus’ ministry and compassion for the vulnerable. Our prayers remain with the people of Venezuela.
A Letter from Bishops of the ELCA to the Church
In this time of division and fear, we, as people grounded in our faith, insist on love. This commitment flows from our faith in Christ crucified and risen—the One whose love breaks down barriers, confronts hatred, and transforms hearts.
ELCA Statement on Supreme Court Ruling That Allows Racial Profiling in Immigration Enforcement
Presiding Bishop Eaton has released a statement on the Supreme Court ruling that allows racial profiling in immigration enforcement.
Bishop Curry Issues Statement on ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Alongside our siblings in Christ in Minneapolis and throughout Minnesota and all who have been impacted by aggressive immigration enforcement and violence by federal law enforcement agents, I mourn the shocking shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on Jan. 7, 2026.
A Pastoral Letter on Rejecting Political Violence and Insisting on Love
In these days of division and unrest, we must speak clearly: political violence is sin. It denies the image of God in our neighbor, wounds our communities, and tears at the fabric of our nation.
As people of faith, we are called to a better way—the way of Jesus, who embodied love, reconciliation, and peace.
Meeting with the Sheriff
How do we ensure that everyone in our county - including immigrants- can seek help without fear of detention or deportation?
Bishop Eaton Statement Message on Johnson Amendment Preserving Religious Freedom
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a video message addressing the Johnson Amendment & Preserving Religious Freedom
Bishop Eaton Statement on the Attack on Holy Family Church in Gaza
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a video message for Transgender Day of Visibility. In her message, Eaton speaks out against the inhumane actions by legislatures and executive orders while also speaking directly to the transgender and nonbinary community.
Bishop Eaton Statement on OBBBA's Passage
Presiding Bishop Eaton has released a statement on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The message reads in part: "The scope of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is generation-defining and life-altering for many, with provisions that will harm the well-being of local communities and the lives of many individuals for decades to come."
Australia Ordains First Woman Pastor
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) congratulates the Lutheran Church in Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) on the ordination of its first female pastor the Rev. Maria Rudolph on Palm Sunday.
North America- Holy Land Solidarity Visit Statement
Read a statement from Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land Bishop Sani-Ibrahim Azar, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada National Bishop Susan Johnson on a visit of solidarity to the Holy Land.
ELCA Draft Social Message on Child Protection and Maltreatment
The prevalence of child maltreatment in the United States is staggering. At least 1 in 7 children has experienced abuse or neglect in the last year, according to the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), though the CDC cautions that abuse and neglect are often unreported.
Recognizing the church’s important role in addressing this, the ELCA Church Council authorized the develop a social message on child protection and maltreatment, as requested by the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Social messages are ELCA teaching documents that draw from existing social teaching but focus direct attention on a particular social issue.
ELCA Presiding Bishop Issues Transgender Day of Visibility Video Message
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a video message for Transgender Day of Visibility. In her message, Eaton speaks out against the inhumane actions by legislatures and executive orders while also speaking directly to the transgender and nonbinary community.
Religious Leaders from Wisconsin Issue Statement on Religious Liberty
“Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias” Executive Order violates religious freedom, corrupts separation of Church and State, asserts power that belongs to the Church
The Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Declaration: Defending Refuge
Every day, families seeking refuge face fear, separation, and uncertainty. Parents are forced to make impossible choices. Children endure journeys no child should have to take. And as our nation reckons with how it will treat the most vulnerable, we are called—as people of faith—to respond.
This Ash Wednesday, we remember. We remember our shared humanity. We remember that we, too, were once strangers in a foreign land. And we remember that faith calls us to act.
ELCA & Synod Partnership News
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Advocacy- ELCA
Sharing stories and your voices about public policies and relevant advocacy issues.
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Churches for Middle East Peace
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ELCA
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
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Faith Lens- ELCA
Weekly Bible studies that connect world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life.
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Living Lutheran
ELCA Publication of inspirational stories, blogs and photos.
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LuMin
Lutheran Campus Ministry
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Luther Park Bible Camp
Nurturing Faith through Holy Play
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Lutheran Men in Mission
LMM Foundations is a quarterly newsletter.
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Lutheran World Federation
A global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world.
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Lutheran World Relief
(LWR)
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Sugar Creek Bible Camp
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Sumud- ELCA
Sign up to receive action alerts about the Middle East
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WELCA Synod News
The Crosswinds is published in Spring & Fall
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Wisconsin Council of Churches
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