Faithful leadership

Kathryn M. Lohre says she has been formed as a leader "by a young church that is, at its core, an ecumenical church." As an ELCA member, she is grateful that this church supports her leadership as president of the National Council of Churches. Kathryn is the first Lutheran and the youngest woman to serve in that role.

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Welcoming newcomers

In Nov. 1 letters to U.S. President Barack Obama and Congress, ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson called for comprehensive immigration reform and support for the DREAM Act, legislation that would create a path for citizenship to high school graduates.

Hanson urged the president and Congress to explore compassionate policy reforms that advance the common good.
 
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Being good stewards

In a time of continued economic insecurity, the ELCA is committed to seeking a sufficient, sustainable livelihood for all.

Read the ELCA's social statement about economic life and learn more about the many ways in which we're called to work together for economic justice.

Economic Life  |  ELCA Social Statements

The world is calling us together.

We are woven together, members and congregations of the ELCA. Our many stories are part of a larger story, one of generosity and faith. Small towns, large suburbs, congregations young and old are joined together to do God's work with their hands.

Watch this video to learn how mission support is a way to share together God's boundless love with the world.

Historic Summit

Members of the ELCA and African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church will gather for a covenant worship service Sept. 16 and daylong summit Sept. 17 to celebrate and explore how congregations of both denominations can engage in ministry together.

The relationship between both denominations may be the first time in U.S. history where a historically White church and historically Black church have agreed to cooperative ministry.

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