Welcome to the ELCA

JESUS IS GOD'S 'YES' TO YOU.

Because of Jesus' love, we are freed to serve our neighbors in love. Find out what Jesus' death and resurrection means for the world.

Regardless of age, race, or status in life, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America welcome you to join this community of faith. If you’re unfamiliar with our church, some of what you learn may surprise you.

The ELCA is an engaged, active body of people who put faith in God into action -- in millions of ways, all over the world.

Ministry

Ministries of the ELCA

Our journeys in life often look very different on the surface; age, ethnicity, social status and geography define our life experiences, in many ways. The ELCA invites all people to share in ministry — and there are many different ways to live our faith.
Find out about how our ministries reach various groups across the country and around the world.

                                    ELCA Mens' Ministry
Women of the ELCA                                                                        Men's Ministries
For over 20 years, this network of thousands of women                       Building a dynamic ministry that addresses the needs of
has made a difference in the world — because of the                          men of all ages, Lutheran Men in Mission develops men’s
difference God has made in their lives.                                              faith and relationships.

Youth Ministries                                     ELCA Chaplaincy and Specialized Ministries
Youth and Young Adult Ministries                                                  Specialized Ministries
Never mind what you want to be “when you grow up.”                     From chaplaincy to disability ministries to rural life, the
Join the young members of the ELCA and be something now!             ELCA offers exciting and diverse public ministries.
Campus Ministry             Youth Ministry                                            African Descent                Large Membership
Young Adult Ministry       Lutheran Youth Organization                        Outreach                        Large Membership Congregations
Outdoor Ministry            Youth Gathering                                          Chaplaincy    Rural Ministry     Urban Ministry

ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson at Bread of Life Lutheran Church, Minot, ND

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