Our Faith in Action - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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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A call to action

The 21^st annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence Campaign began November 25 and ends December 10. Find resources and learn how ELCA members are denouncing domestic violence and building greater awareness among congregations and communities through the ELCA Social Policy Resolution "Violence against Women."

Not your average holiday ham

Give something unexpected this Christmas. Just $30 could provide a pig to a family living in poverty, where having a pig in the pen is like money in the bank. This Christmas, do something different -- feed the hungry, heal the sick, grow this church -- and honor friends and loved ones with a gift they will never forget. Shop ELCA Good Gifts

In countries with high rates of malaria, the disease accounts for up to 60 percent of health clinic visits and 50 percent of hospital stays.

Students help end malaria

The ELCA Malaria Campaign will provide new opportunities for college and university students to help contain malaria, a disease that claims the life of a child every 45 seconds. The campaign is designed to educate, equip and mobilize young leaders to help make a difference.

Read more about ELCA Malaria Campaign

Seward Pennisula in Alaska winter storm satellite image. Photo courtesy of NOAA.

Supporting our native congregations

Supporting our native congregationsFive ELCA congregations on the Seward Peninsula of Alaska were impacted by a record-breaking winter storm that struck Nov. 8-9. These five congregations comprise one-third of the native ethnic-specific congregations of this church. Please pray for the continued safety of ELCA members in Alaska.

Read more about native congregations.

Women and children often walk for miles for clean drinking water. Photo credit: Paul Jeffrey/ACT Alliance

Bringing hope

ELCA World Hunger makes a big difference in the lives of people and communities around the world.

A simple water well can transform a community in ways that are nothing short of amazing. You can make a difference now with your gift to ELCA World Hunger.

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