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Day of Racism

May 18 – A "Day of Dialogue" on Racism

ELCA members are observing May 18 as a “Sacred Day of Dialogue and Discussion” on the topic of racism, as designated by the National Council of Churches – USA. Some resources on racism include:

  • A 1993 ELCA social statement on Race, Ethnicity and Culture
  • A 2008 resolution on racism by the ELCA Church Council
  • Resources from the ELCA Metropolitan Chicago Synod

    • The new ELCA.org

    Welcome to the New ELCA.org!

    We are proud to introduce the new ELCA.org Web site – a place to explore the stories, resources and ministry of the ELCA. Not sure where to begin? Visit Welcome to the ELCA to find navigation tips. 

    Looking for content on the former ELCA.org? Visit archive.elca.org. 

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    Connect Congregations with World Hunger

    Need help linking ELCA World Hunger to congregational life? Check out the latest issue of Congregation Connections, designed to help integrate hunger themes in the mission and ministry of your church throughout the year. Congregation Connections is part of the ELCA World Hunger Resource Packet. Free to all ELCA congregations, the packet contains new and updated resources that can help you raise awareness about and funds for the ELCA World Hunger Appeal.

    Come to the Waters!

    Be refreshed. Be inspired. Be connected. The largest gathering of women in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City this July, and you need to be there. This is a gift you must give yourself. Celebrate the life-giving waters of your Baptism, and be renewed in Women of the ELCA's commitment to share God's living waters with others. Learn more.
    Lutherans Help

    LOVE IS A GIFT

    Whatever cause is dear to your heart, we’ll help you make a difference. Find out how the ELCA can take your financial contribution further. Visit Good Gifts to learn more.

    Discipleship

    DISCIPLESHIP

    Join in the mission – get started today. As members of the ELCA, we all share a commitment to spreading God's word—and sharing God's love – in the world. Visit Discipleship to learn more.

    Getting Around the New ELCA Site

    FIND YOUR WAY

    Having trouble finding a Web page? Try replacing the "www" in the URL with the word "archive," as in archive.elca.org.

    Learn more in Site Help.