Have your ever wondered where the money we give to the Ulanga Kilombero Diocese (UKD) goes to support? Have you wanted to go see, first hand, why we support the hospital and school a half a world away, in Tanzania?  Or where is Tanzania, for that matter?  If this questions, or some similar have been ones you have asked yourself, now is the time to act. 

September 7, 2025
This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.

September 8-9

Lead with courage and clarity in a divided world.
This virtual summit offers six video sessions and live Q&As with Dr. Rose Madrid Swetman and Dr. Kate Rae Davis.
Hosted by The Center for Transforming Engagement

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.

A 2-year program that focuses on (1) creating faithful, healthy & effective communities of faith, regardless of size, condition, or location (2) understanding & developing the congregation’s internal organizational life and leadership (3) the congregation’s relationship with the people and world outside of itself: potential visitors, the neighborhood, the broader world/culture (4) lay and clergy teams

You can still volunteer and register for outdoor ministries: Holden Village, Luther Heights, and Lutherhaven

Do you ever get the sense that God is tapping you on the shoulder? Are you wondering what God is calling you to do with your life? You can join an online group with others across the ELCA who share your curiosity about God’s calling and seminary.