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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.
Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry to speak on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. Yehiel Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will offer keynote remarks at Luther College’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day lecture on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.
The theme of the day and Curry’s talk is “Courage for the Common Good.”
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.
The Rev. Yehiel Curry Elected Presiding Bishop of the ELCA
The Rev. Yehiel Curry elected the next Presiding Bishop of the ELCA at the 2025 Churchwide Assembly
2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly meets under the theme “For the Life of the World”
Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will gather, July 28–Aug. 2 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Meeting under the theme “For the Life of the World,” the assembly will participate in plenary discussions to make decisions about the work of this church. They will also spend time in worship and engage in various ways of theological reflection.
ELCA Conference of Bishops Analyzes Churchgoing Trends in Planning for Future
ELCA Conference of Bishops Analyzes Churchgoing Trends in Planning for Future
Local Bishop speaks on a cease-fire plea for the conflict in the Middle-East
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Bishops of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan and the Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin have sent out a plea request for a cease-fire for the conflict in the Middle-East.
ELCA World Hunger Celebrates 50th Anniversary With World Food Day Event
Tune in on Oct. 15 to hear firsthand stories from partners at ELCA World Hunger projects — including Educación Popular en Salud (EPES), a community health organization in Chile founded over 40 years ago, and more recent starts such as Tapestry Farms, a Midwestern urban farm system in the “Quad Cities” of Iowa and Illinois. You’ll see the impact of 50 years of ELCA World Hunger work and get excited and equipped to be a part of the next 50 years!
ELCA Conference of Bishops Emphasizes the Need to Speak the Truth
The ELCA Conference of Bishops has issued a statement on the need to speak the truth.
Civic Engagement and Loving-Kindness
In anticipation of Election Day in the United States, Bishop Eaton reminds us that “civic engagement through political and nonpolitical processes is how we live into our baptism and share Christ’s love as we work to make a difference in our communities and strive for justice and peace across the globe.”
ELCA Conference of Bishops calls for permanent bilateral cease-fire in Gaza
The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA added its voice to concerns about international situations during its meeting Feb. 27-March 5 at Eaglewood Resort in Itasca, Ill.
The Bishops issued a statement and sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling for a permanent bilateral cease-fire in Gaza and urging the president and legislators “to do everything in their power to bring an end to the current suffering and lay the foundation for lasting peace with justice.”
The conference is an advisory body of the ELCA that comprises 65 synod bishops, the presiding bishop and the secretary.
Statement from the ELCA Conference of Bishops in solidarity with migrants in Texas
As bishops and as Christians, we pledge ourselves to accompanying both migrants and those who serve migrants with protection, advocacy, representation and opportunities, and we urge all people of goodwill to join us.
ELCA Church Council appoints members to the Commission on a Renewed Lutheran Church
The ELCA Church Council appointed members to the Commission on a Renewed Lutheran Church (CRLC). The 2022 Churchwide Assembly called for the council to establish the CRLC to reconsider statements of purpose for the church and its organizational structure. The commission will present its findings and recommendations to the 2025 Churchwide Assembly in preparation for a possible reconstituting convention.
Bishop Eaton Issues Statement on Anti-Transgender Legislation
“As we approach March 31, many people are preparing to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility, an international day to celebrate the contributions of transgender people and raise awareness about the deadly injustices they face.”
Christianity: Political but not Partisan
Wisconsin has a state motto of “Forward,” reminding us to strive to be a national leader. We move forward when we ensure that all people, including those with whom we disagree, work together in the pursuit of the common good.
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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