All ELCA-Primary Health Plan options are changing for 2026. Before Annual Enrollment begins, you’ll want to understand how the new plans will work, what factors you should consider to determine what’s best for you, and how to navigate the new tools we’re creating to help your decision process.
CHICAGO (July 14, 2025) — Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will gather for the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, July 28–Aug. 2 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Meeting under the theme “For the Life of the World,” the assembly will participate in plenary discussions to make decisions about the work of this church.
LeaderWise’s online boundaries training workshop is lively and interactive, full of reflection and conversation. Attendees have given us feedback that our boundaries training was a great experience, AND caused them to re-evaluate some of their own practices.
Featured News: Building Use & Insurance in the time of COVID-19
I know that many of our congregations host recovery groups in their buildings and are conflicted over whether or not to close the building entirely, given the fact that isolation and stress are some of the key factors in an individual breaking their sobriety.
Please check with your insurance carriers if you choose to continue to allow recovery groups to use your buildings. There could be insurance penalties if you decide to do so.
Highlights include links to:
1) Bishop Eaton's pastoral message on the death of Herbert Chilstrom
2) 40 Days of Giving Lenten Resources
3) Details for our 2020 Regional Gatherings
And more!
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shares her 2019 Christmas message. We celebrate the miracle of God’s love that has come to us in the form of a tiny baby who gives his life for us, that we might have life.
Transcripts of Presiding Bishop Eaton’s message are also available in English and Spanish.
In observance of Veterans Day, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton invites congregations to hold a Sunday of prayer and action. Congregations are encouraged to invite veterans to share their stories, learn about the issues they face, and let them know that the church is grateful for their service. elca.org
Highlights include:
The Lutheran Community Services NW Fundraising Luncheon | November 3rd · Spokane
It’s A Wonderful Life Benefit Performance for LCSNW and EWU Campus Ministry | December 11 · Spokane
2020 ELCA Conferences | Save the Dates & Register
Synod Office Contact Information Updates
