Every day, in a million ways, members of the ELCA are making the world a better place. In far reaches of the globe, and right here in our neighborhood, you’ll see that Lutherans aren’t folks who simply talk about their beliefs. We put them into action.

So make a meal to share. Have your opinion on government policy heard. Help a friend through their time of need. Here you’ll find stories that inspire and opportunities to get involved. Find out just how rewarding God’s work can be.

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Members of the Holy Land Youth Mission stand with their hosts from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jordan and the Holy Land.

ELCA Youth Visit Holy Land 

A group of 12 ELCA members, including 7 high school students and young adults, are traveling in the Holy Land July 7-22.

The group is meeting with youth from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and visiting groups working for peace with justice, learning about peace-building in the realities of occupation. They will learn about advocating for justice and peace upon return home.  |  More

The Rev. David Nevergall and his son Mike Nevergall volunteer together to rebuild a home damaged by flooding in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

A Father's Faith in Action

David Nevergall, a father and pastor, is helping a family get back into their home two years after floods devastated Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

More than a house rehab, this is the story of a father's calling and a son helping live that out.
 
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June 27 is national HIV testing day. Take the test. Take control.

'I Got Tested to Lead by Example.'

Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wheaton, Ill., came together to get tested for HIV and AIDS. Their purpose was simple: to bring a face to this disease that strikes millions of people across the globe and in our own backyards every year. 

June 27 is national HIV testing day. Do you know your status? Get tested. Get involved.

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Peter Schultz, Jocelyn Kane and Austin Shuttleworth, all from St. Paul Lutheran Church, East Longmeadow, Mass., finish their service project at the 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering.

Bringing the Youth Gathering Home

Nearly ten months after the 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering closed, adults and youth — still energized by the event — are discovering how they can live out “God’s work. Our hands.” in their communities.  

Since their return from New Orleans, youth in congregations across the country have been hard at work, from serving homeless families to raising funds for earthquake survivors in Haiti.  |  More