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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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.

Global Mission

Lutherans Contribute to Jerusalem Housing Project

In Jerusalem there's a shortage of affordable housing for Christian Palestinians. At the same time Christians in that city are now less than a third of their number in the 1940s, when about 31,000 Christians lived in Jerusalem. To help stem the loss of Christians, the Lutheran World Federation and its partners, began the LWF Mount of Olives Housing Project. [ more ]
 
Support peace through your giving and learning more.

Myanmar Cyclone

Help Survivors of Cyclone in Myanmar

Cyclone Nargis left a path of destruction in Myanmar, leaving a million homeless and more than 63,000 people killed or missing. Pray for those struggling to recover from this disaster and for disaster workers struggling to respond in a challenging context.

Your gifts to ELCA International Disaster Response will provide emergency aid and fund a long-term response. Learn more.

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Stories of Faith in Action
Stories of Faith in Action 2008 is a print resource that explains who we are as the ELCA, what we do in ministry together, and how we fund our ministries. It contains short stories about ELCA ministries made possible through mission support given to this church. Each may also be downloaded in bulletin-insert format, and there's a crossword puzzle about the contents online as well. Experience the amazing variety of ministries in the ELCA with this new resource!