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ELCA World Hunger Advent resources available
ELCA World Hunger’s Advent calendar, activities and study are designed to give you tools to make your home a warmer place. The world feels uncertain right now. Share God’s wide welcome with your neighbors.

A Pastoral Message for These Troubled Days
Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued a pastoral message expressing gratitude for the ELCA ministries that serve our neighbors during troubled times. “No matter what happens next, we must continue to care for all neighbors, especially those who are marginalized," he reminds us.

Give a gift. Change a life.
Shop ELCA Good Gifts and choose from more than 60 charitable gifts to give in honor of friends or loved ones this Christmas. From goats to water projects, there’s something for everyone on your list.

Secretary Mills’ term begins
Lucille “CeCee” Mills began her term as secretary of the ELCA on Nov. 1. Learn more about her and the Office of the Secretary.

Yehiel Curry installed as presiding bishop
“With all my heart, I thank you for your welcome. I hope to serve among you in Christ’s name.” Read Living Lutheran’s story on ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry’s installation.

Subscribe to Living Lutheran's print edition
Now available: Congregations can encourage group subscription discounts with the help of our digital congregational toolkit. Group subscriptions (10 or more copies) are available for $17 annually.
I'm a Lutheran
Meet Kathy Lueders, the first woman to head human spaceflight and a member of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Cocoa Beach, Fla.





