Watch New Video Message

Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson has a new video message at Our Faithful Mission Together.

The three-minute message, "Standing Together in God's Grace," addresses this church's mission in light of budget reductions and renewed possibilities.

An online town hall forum with Bishop Hanson will take place Sunday, Dec. 6, at 4:30 p.m. (CST).

Watch Video   |  Open Letter to ELCA Members

World AIDS Day Is Dec. 1

This year's theme for World AIDS Day is "Universal Access and Human Rights."

Learn more about: 

• ELCA resources on HIV and AIDS
• International access to pharmaceuticals
• Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance

ELCA HIV/AIDS Ministry  |  World AIDS Day Liturgy 

U.S. Hunger Report: 49 Million Lack Food

In 2008, 17 million U.S. households -- about 49 million people -- "had difficulty putting enough food on the table," according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

That's not surprising, said Nancy D. Arnison, director of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's World Hunger Program. But the extent of the increase is surprising, particularly the statistics for children.

More  |  ELCA World Hunger  |  Donate Now

Give an ELCA Good Gift

ELCA Good Gifts, the giving catalog of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, lifts up 65 gift ideas filled with meaning and love.

Whether you are looking for a gift to equip, nourish, nurture, heal, inspire, respond or partner, you are supporting ministries of this church.

Shop ELCA Good Gifts  |  Order Form