Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued a pastoral message expressing gratitude for the ELCA ministries that serve our neighbors during troubled times. “No matter what happens next, we must continue to care for all neighbors, especially those who are marginalized," he reminds us.

Shop ELCA Good Gifts and choose from more than 60 charitable gifts to give in honor of friends or loved ones this Christmas. From goats to water projects, there’s something for everyone on your list.

Lucille “CeCee” Mills began her term as secretary of the ELCA on Nov. 1. Learn more about her and the Office of the Secretary.

“With all my heart, I thank you for your welcome. I hope to serve among you in Christ’s name.” Read Living Lutheran’s story on ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry’s installation.

Now available: Congregations can encourage group subscription discounts with the help our digital congregational toolkit. Group subscriptions (10 or more copies) are available for $17 annually—subscribe by Nov. 10 to receive the Winter issue.

Save the date. All ELCA deacons, pastors, bishops and candidates approved for call are invited to a time of intentional connection when we can renew our strength, enjoy camaraderie with colleagues and reflect on the Holy Spirit’s work among us. We will gather under the theme “Woven Together” and center ourselves each day on a thread of that theme.