Every day, in a million ways, members of the ELCA are making the world a better place. In far reaches of the globe, and right here in our neighborhood, you’ll see that Lutherans aren’t folks who simply talk about their beliefs. We put them into action.

So make a meal to share. Have your opinion on government policy heard. Help a friend through their time of need. Here you’ll find stories that inspire and opportunities to get involved. Find out just how rewarding God’s work can be.

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2010 Lenten Journey on Climate Justice

2010 Lenten Journey on Climate Justice

The ELCA Washington Office has teamed up with the National Council of Churches to offer a Lenten resource exploring climate justice and how it relates to each one of us in our daily lives and communities.

Each week of Lent, the series explores a new issue, lifting up stories from around the globe and providing ways that you and your congregation can help address climate change in your own lives.  |  More

Transformed and eager to serve.

Transformed and Eager to Serve

"You get back more than you give." That's the lesson youth from a Tacoma, Wash., congregation discovered on their mission trips to Our Saviour Lutheran Church on the Rocky Boy's reservation in north central Montana.  |  More

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Learn about Multicultural Ministries
Lent 2010

Pastor Skips Coffee, Feeds Hungry

Last year, the Rev. Steve Biegner of Zion Lutheran Church in Clarence Center, N.Y., decided to try something new during Lent. He gave up his morning coffee for 40 days and donated the savings to ELCA World Hunger. It didn’t take long for his congregation to join him. |  More

Discover ELCA World Hunger Lenten Resources

A girl in the Belair neighborhood of Port-au-Prince enjoys safe water for the first time since the January 12 earthquake.

The Good Work Continues in New Orleans

The ELCA Youth Gathering is going back to New Orleans in 2012 to continue the good work they started in 2009. Stay up-to-date with all the plans with these ELCA resources.

Read the announcement
Follow the ELCA Youth Gathering on Twitter
Join the ELCA Youth Gathering Facebook page
Remember the 2009 Youth Gathering