Resources for Journalists

Links and information about the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Events Churchwide Calendar of Events ELCA Churchwide Assembly (August 17-23, 2009, Minneapolis) ELCA Church Council Upcoming Conference of Bishops (CoB) and Bishops' Academies Upcoming Synod Assemblies Broadcast Media

Who We Are About the ELCA (links ranging from church history to related organizations) ELCA Quick Facts (statistics of the ELCA including membership, institutions and leadership) ELCA Membership Statistics (compiled by the ELCA Office of the Secretary) What We Believe Statements of Beliefs (confession of faith and creeds) Social Statements and Messages (ELCA social policy documents) Other Resources The ELCA Brand Mark (brand mark, ads, graphic standards manual) ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson (includes public messages, statements, a bio and photos)