Congregations should use only the congregation’s individual federal Employer Identification Number (EIN), and NOT the ELCA’s EIN. Each congregation should have its own EIN for use on documents and official filings.

 If your congregation or ministry site needs a certification letter for 501 c 3 status, please contact the synod office.

Remittance forms for Congregations to submit their Mission Support and benevolence can be found on the Synod Website here.

 There are several changes to the (Form A) Annual Congregation Report process to note for 2024:

Congregations will receive a letter mailed in mid-January. The letter will contain details on how to access the online reporting system, including their congregation ID and password. Congregations will not receive any printed resources through the mail. All resources will be posted online at elca.org/reportinstructions. 

The online system for 2024 Form A reporting will open in mid-January. It will be accessible at elca.org/congregationreport. Contact the Synod Office if you need assistance with login information.

We look forward to receiving your Congregation’s Mission Intent Form for 2025.

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 Is your website updated with worship times for Christmas Eve and Christmas?

Considering checking your voicemail message to include current worship service times