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Reflections from a newbie at the ELCA National Youth Gathering
Reflections from a newbie at the ELCA National Youth Gathering Whew! What a whirlwind! I had the pleasure of attending the tAble, MYLE, and the National Youth Gathering this past July in New Orleans. Honestly I am still processing all of it a month later because there was so much to take in.
Synod Spotlight: Come for Supper
The Our Savior's Social Ministry Team started serving a weekly meal in response to Jesus' call to love our neighbors. The first meal was on December 3, 1996, with 35 guests; now over 200 meals are served each week. "Come for Supper" is an outreach of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (La Crosse), held on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 PM, offering free meals for dine-in or carry-out.
ConFest: Synod Confirmation Night
Confirmation Event for Youth & Leaders across the Synod.
Civic Life & Faith Social Statement Draft
Contribute to the ELCA's developing a social statement on civic life and faith, the relationship of church and state, and related matters.
Let's Talk Faith and Politics
How are you holding up given the torrent of news we’ve experienced over the past several weeks? If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, Faith+Lead’s podcast might help got something that might help.
Introducing the Synod Care Companion Network
The La Crosse Area Synod is excited to announce the launch of a Synod Care Companion Network to be made up of trained lay pastoral care providers.
The Liturgy: A Work Song for God’s People
The connection between music and labor is well-documented, from the likes of “whistle while you work” and “a spoonful of sugar” to the maritime work songs known as sea shanties (or “chanties”). Singing together reinforces shared identity and vision, and transforms esoteric, intangible ideas into lived-in, collective experiences.
Is the Offering Liturgically Optional?
I’m curious what we imagine The Offering is for, what is its function?”
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.
Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church
Learn about the Commission for a Commission For A Renewed Lutheran Church and share your ideas for the future of the ELCA
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 & 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
(CMEP)
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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
(SCBC)
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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
(WCC)