Now - October 14: elca.org/dailybread
ELCA World Hunger's grants support congregations and their partners as they work toward a just world where all are fed. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregations with feeding ministries are eligible to participate.
Voting members of the 33rd annual Synod Assembly can register now thru Sunday, October 25 at swpasynod.org/assembly2020
Read MoreThis lay worship leader training will explore ways to know and serve God and God’s people, together.
Read MoreNewly added to our Covid-19 resource page is a guide for best practices as well as constitutional requirements when conducting congregation meetings on an online platform.
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The Stewardship & Financial Support Committee has put together a new year-long devotional guide for congregation councils. Copies have been mailed to congregations and a PDF is also available online.
New Dates: July 24-28, 2022
After much prayer and consideration, it was decided to postpone next summer’s ELCA Youth Gathering to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreLetter from Bishop Kusserow to encourage ministers, along with congregations’ council or board, to respect this restriction in your ministry site, especially in regard to services of worship.
Read MoreThe Paycheck Protection Program resumed accepting applications July 6 in response to the president signing the program's extension legislation. The new deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan is August 8, 2020.
Read MoreCreated by the Bishop and Assistants for congregation use, this three-video series is available to stand-in or supplement any service this summer as desired.
Read MoreSynod Assembly has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2020 via ZOOM Meetings. Read the full letter from our Synod Secretary >>
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