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We will not grow weary
Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry and ELCA synod bishops from Minnesota share a joint pastoral message condemning recent immigration activity.

2027 ELCA Youth Gathering theme announced: Imagine More
Based on Ephesians 3:20, the triennial event will bring together thousands of young people to Imagine More love, welcome, joy, courage and grace. The 2027 Gathering will take place in Minneapolis from June 28-July 2, with pre-events MYLE and the tAble taking place June 26-28.

Canada, Denmark, U.S. Lutheran bishops issue statement supporting Greenlandic people
The national bishops of Lutheran churches in the United States, Canada and Denmark sent the Greenlandic people their full support in an unusually difficult situation.

Bishop Curry Issues Statement on Venezuela
As God’s beloved, Christians share in Jesus’ ministry and compassion for the vulnerable. Our prayers remain with the people of Venezuela.

Rostered Ministers to Gather July 6-9
Save the date. All ELCA deacons, pastors, bishops and candidates approved for call are invited to a time of intentional connection when we can renew our strength, enjoy camaraderie with colleagues and reflect on the Holy Spirit’s work among us. We will gather under the theme “Woven Together” and center ourselves each day on a thread of that theme.
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I'm a Lutheran
Meet Trish Preston, chief farm operator of Preston Family Farm, co-founder of Winchester Farm Exchange, and a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Pickerington, Ohio.





