In her Christmas message, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton remind us that the message of Christmas is joy, not happiness. Joy given by God is deep, and strong and unshakable.

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ALL GIFTS MATCHED! Between now and Dec. 31, every gift made to ELCA World Hunger will be matched, dollar for dollar, until we reach $100,000! Give today and double your impact toward a just world where all are fed.

The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly called for two reconsiderations of the social statement Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust. Read the draft edits and reply with your feedback through a survey by Jan. 31, 2025. Drafts are available in English and Spanish.

In this Advent season of expectation, please
join me in praying for all the people of Syria. We pray that those who have walked in suffering, oppression and occupation will be liberated by our liberating God.

God’s Love Made Real is about creating a world where all people and creation experience the difference God’s grace and love in Christ make for all people and creation.