Eternal Spirit of the living Christ,
I know not how to ask or what to say;
I only know my need, as deep as life,
and only you can teach me how to pray.
Concerned about the common good? You’re not alone. ELCA members are called to address significant social issues that affect the common good. One way the ELCA works for God’s justice in the world is by adopting social policy documents to guide the social witness of the church in public life and assist members in discussing ethical issues. Find out more.
The ELCA's story is an immigrant story. We worship in 33 languages; we launch new congregations in immigrant communities. And, as the 1998 ELCA message on immigration states, "we also recognize the obstacles and difficulties" in welcoming newcomers.
A new resource intended to engage people in conversation and self-assessment about their feelings, knowledge, experiences and practices related to money has been produced by ELCA Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission. "Money Leadership for Thriving Congregations" is a biblically based stewardship education resource. More
Get the basics on Christianity, our Lutheran traditions and an overview on how we live our faith.
As part of our worship service, learn how we express our faith together through shared creeds and our Confession of Faith.
Learn how this ancient text has continued relevance for Lutherans today and find ways to understand it in The Bible.
ELCA Prayer Ventures Pray for Robert Jones, pastor, International Church, Vilnius, Lithuania, as Robert ends his service there this summer. Thank God for the lives that have been touched through his ministry in Lithuania.
To find more prayer and devotional resources or to request a prayer, visit Prayer Center.
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