As Lutherans, we don’t just practice our faith, we live it. Each new day presents a new opportunity to deepen our relationship with God.

Through our worship services, education at every level and ministries of all kinds, we live our lives with meaning and purpose.

Experience how we as ELCA members are growing in faith.

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Inspire your leaders and congregation by using the monthly <b>Stewardship Now</b> resources at stewardship or council meetings or in newsletters.

Coaching Others in the Faith

How is the Bible a guide to coaching others in the faith? There are passages that give insight into coaching concepts: equipping, encouraging and listening.
 
The coaching process hinges on asking key questions at the appropriate time and listening to the answers.
 

Humble Walk, Saint Paul, Minn., is one of 94 synodically authorized worshiping communities in the ELCA. (Photo: Micah Taylor)

Evangelism Gets New Wheels

They gather Sunday afternoons in a St. Paul, Minn., storefront for worship. A hodgepodge of neighborhood folks, some were raised in the Lutheran tradition. Others are hearing God’s word for the first time.

Known as Humble Walk, they’re one of 94 synodically authorized worshiping communities.  |  More

Starting New Congregations  |  2010 New Starts News Story

2009 ELCA Youth Gaterhing servant project at Brechtel Memorial Park, New Orleans (Photo: ELCA News Service)

ELCA Youth Gathering, One Year Later

The 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering "literally embodied God's mission through service" in New Orleans, said Heidi Hagstrom, director for youth gatherings. A year ago, about 37,000 ELCA teenagers, adult leaders and others gathered in New Orleans, not only to paint and make home repairs, but to learn about and experience the faith of people who live there.

The ELCA Youth Gathering will return to New Orleans in 2012.  |  More News Story

JoBe Cerny is a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Deerfield, Ill. (Photo: © 2009 GrossmanJack.com)

ELCA Member Directs Award-Winning Audio Bible Project

JoBe Cerny said it took him about 10 seconds to say yes to a project that would shape his life for three years -- directing more than 600 actors in the largest audio production of the Bible ever produced. 

The result was "The Word of Promise" Audio Bible, an award-winning dramatic presentation featuring well-known celebrity actors on 79 CDs with 98 hours of audio.  |  More

As Lutherans, every day we are...

Living

Explore our diverse communities of faith. Visit Ministry.

Learning

Following our callings, developing our faith. Visit Vocation or Education.

Celebrating

Resources for our worship services. Visit Worship.
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Our ministry is as varied and diverse as our members are, and it offers new ways to connect with and gain inspiration from fellow members of the ELCA. Whether you’ve been called to service in the world, or are seeking faith-based education, the ELCA may have the opportunity that fits your needs.

From sermon starters and lectionary resources to music resources and worship calendars, our Worship section has the resources you need.