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AboutThe Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with about 4 million members in nearly 10,000 congregations across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. For us, as the ELCA, this faith comes through the good news of Jesus Christ and gives us the freedom and the courage to wonder, discover and boldly participate in what God is up to in the world.

We are a church that is always being made new, and at the same time, is deeply rooted in Scripture, Lutheran theology and Lutheran confessions. We are also rooted in the vibrant, diverse communities and rich histories of our congregations. It’s through these roots that the Holy Spirit guides and nourishes us so that we can be a church that is both resilient and always new.

We welcome you to join this community of faith — the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — regardless of your age, race, gender, life experience, complexities and questions. You have a unique story that can only add to the richness of the larger story that makes up the ELCA. There is a place for you here!

VISION

Claimed by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we are a new creation through God’s living word by the power of the Holy Spirit;

Gathered by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we will live among God’s faithful people, hear God’s word and share Christ’s supper;

Sent by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we will proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, serve all people following the example of our Lord Jesus, and strive for justice and peace in all the world.

Synods

We are a church that believes God is calling us into the world — together.

The ELCA's 65 synods vary greatly in size, geography, membership, staffing and program. Our smallest synod has 30 congregations — the largest nearly 300. The synods are grouped into nine regions, which are points of connection for them and the churchwide organization. Synods unite the work of congregations within their areas, serve as regional support, and guide pastoral and other staff candidates. In order to strengthen the relationship between synod leaders and the churchwide office, many churchwide teams relate to and support the work of the synods.
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  • Home
  • Welcome
    • Our Story
    • Who We Are
    • Meet the Pastor
    • Directions
    • Stained Glass Windows
  • Worship
    • Worshiping at First Lutheran
    • Online Worship Resources
    • Sermon Blog
  • Faith
    • What We Believe
    • How Lutherans Interpret the Bible (in brief)
    • Scripture Readings for Times of Need
    • About the ELCA
  • Ministries
    • Clothing Closet
    • Grief Support Group
    • Little Free Pantry
    • Christian Counseling
    • Partner Ministries
  • Events
    • Chili Cookoff
    • Newsletter
    • Calendar
    • Facebook
  • Contact Us
  • Give Online
    • Online Giving Tutorial