Growing in Faith - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

As Lutherans, we don’t just practice our faith, we live it. Each new day presents a new opportunity to deepen our relationship with God.

Through our worship services, education at every level and ministries of all kinds, we live our lives with meaning and purpose.

Experience how we as ELCA members are growing in faith.

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Volunteers Needed for Youth Gathering

ELCA Youth Gathering organizers are seeking 800 young adult volunteers (age 20-25) to lead 36,000 high school youth and adult leaders at the 2009 Gathering in New Orleans July 22-26, 2009. "Servant companions" begin training July 20 and receive room and board. Apply now by visiting the Youth Gathering volunteer sign-up. Learn more about ELCA Young Adult Ministry.

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.

Building churches, hope for communities

Ever wonder how new ELCA congregations are established? It takes a community of dedicated people who want to bring the mission and the ministry of the church to reach more people. It also takes resources. The Mission Investment Fund provides loans for land purchases and building projects – for both new and established congregations, as well as ELCA-related ministries. Learn more by visiting the Mission Investment Fund.

2008 "Coming of Age" Lutheran Men's Gathering

"Coming of age" takes at least two meanings for Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM). At 20 years of age LMM is ready to step out on its own, celebrating a new relationship with the ELCA. It's also giving special emphasis to the spirituality of men aged 18 to 34 at its 2008 gathering this summer in Omaha, Neb. Featured speakers include Tom Osborne, athletic director, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. More

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Living

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Our ministry is as varied and diverse as our members are, and it offers new ways to connect with and gain inspiration from fellow members of the ELCA.