2022 ELCA Youth Gathering canceled image

2022 ELCA Youth Gathering canceled

CHICAGO (Feb.1, 2022) — The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has announced that the 2022 ELCA Youth...
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ELCA Introduces “Now Is the Time” Study Guide

CHICAGO (Jan. 19, 2022) — The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America introduces "Now Is the Time: A Study Guide for...
ELCA News
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Christmas Greeting from Bishop Clements

The true meaning of Christmas is found in a manger. The message is simple. Click the image below to watch Bishop...
Bishop Jeffrey Clements
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Thanksgiving Greeting from Bishop Jeffrey Clements

How deep is your gratitude? Too deep to speak the words? That's how it is for me. Please enjoy this brief...
Bishop Jeffrey Clements
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ELCA mourns death of Vice President Bill Horne

CHICAGO (August 17, 2021) – William "Bill" Horne II, vice president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America...
ELCA News
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ELCA Executive Committee appoints Carlos Peña as interim vice president

CHICAGO (August 25, 2021) – The Executive Committee of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Church...
ELCA News
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New 2021 World Hunger Advent Resources

New resources are now available from ELCA World Hunger to enrich the life of your congregation this Advent season....
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St. John's, Somonauk Walks for Hunger

 Jesus said to them, “You give them something to eat.” (Luke 9:13) A group of walkers from St. John’s Lutheran...
The Rev. Marilyn Hanson
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New Pastors in Our Synod

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and...
The Rev. Marilyn Hanson
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Field Trip to the DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago

sponsored by the Social Ministry Committee
Deacon Cheryl Erdmann