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Martin Luther was eight years old when Christopher Columbus set sail from Europe and landed in the Western Hemisphere. Luther was a young monk and priest when Michaelangelo was painting the Sistine Chapel in Rome...
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Full communion is when two denominations develop a relationship based on a common confessing of the Christian faith and a mutual recognition of Baptism and sharing of the Lord’s Supper...
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ELCA Good Gifts Catalog

The 24-page ELCA Good Gifts catalog offers many different ways to honor friends and loved ones with gifts that will make a difference in the world...

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Completion of the first call process completes candidacy for all people, including those ordained in another Lutheran church or Christian tradition, moving them toward first call and admittance to the appropriate roster in the ELCA.
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With gratitude for those who have gone before and hope for the future, the ELCA gives thanks to God for the ministry of women. In 2019 and 2020 we celebrate 50 years of Lutheran women being ordained in the United States, 40 years of women of color being ordained, and 10 years of LGBTQIA+ individuals being able to serve freely.
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In its simplest form, becoming a sanctuary denomination means that the ELCA is publicly declaring that walking alongside immigrants and refugees is a matter of faith. In baptism, we are brought into a covenantal relationship with Jesus Christ that commits us to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.
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Synods

Welcome to the Synod resource page. This resource page provides you a visual way to explore and download the many types of resources we have available. You may also use the search engine to find other resources not listed here.

Below are a list of resources you can download. For more information about a specific resource, just hover over the icon.

2020 Synod Assembly Letter from Bishop Eaton

Letter from the Presiding Bishop to 2020 Synod Assemblies

2020 Synod Assembly Letter from Bishop Eaton

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2020 Synod Assembly Letter from Bishop Eaton (Spanish)

Letter from the Presiding Bishop to 2020 Synod Assemblies

2020 Synod Assembly Letter from Bishop Eaton (Spanish)

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2020 Synod Assemblies Schedule

Beginning in April and running through June, this is a schedule of the ELCA Synod Assemblies.

2020 Synod Assemblies Schedule

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2020 Toolkit for Synod Bishop Elections

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ELCA 2018 Annual Report

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Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election

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Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election

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Bishop Election - Executive Worship Cover Letter

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Bishop Election - Prayer Resources

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Bishop Installation - Pandemic Considerations

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Bishop Installation - Checklist-Essentials for Planning Worship

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Bishop Installation - Contents

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Bishop Installation - Cover Letter

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Bishop Installation - Critical Planning Decision

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Bishop Installation - Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Guests

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Bishop Installation - Hosting the Presiding Bishop

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Bishop Installation - Laying On Hands

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Bishop Installation - Liturgical Review

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Bishop Installation - News and Media Relations

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Bishop Installation - Planning Installation Worship

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Bishop Installation - Planning Timeline

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Bishop Installation - Rite of Installation of a Bishop DOC

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Bishop Installation - Rite of Installation of a Bishop PDF

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Bishop Installation - Synod Relations Information

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Bishop Installation - Where to Go for Answers

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Bishop Installation - Worship Content

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Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election

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Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election

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Bishop Election - Executive Worship Cover Letter

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Bishop Election - Prayer Resources

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Below are a list of resources you can download. For more information about a specific resource, just hover over the icon.

Financial Assistance Resources for ELCA Rostered Ministers

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Synodical Renewing Strategies

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Good Samaritan Fund

Gift as emergency aid to rostered clergy currently on leave of call.

Good Samaritan Fund

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Good Samaritan Financial Assistance Application

The Application for Good Samaritan Financial Assistance

Good Samaritan Financial Assistance Application

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ELCA reaffirms commitment to combat racism and white supremacy

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ELCA reaffirms commitment to combat racism and white supremacy (Spanish)

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ELCA / LIRS / LSA letter to Congress addressing COVID-19 and immigrants

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ELCA Conference of Bishops letter to Congress addressing No Ban Act

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Letter to President Trump urging assistance for Augusta Victoria Hospital

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Related Organizations

Find an ELCA Congregation

Luther and Lutheranism

Full Communion Partners

ELCA Good Gifts Catalog

First Call Process

50 Years of Ordained Women

Sanctuary Denomination

Synods

2020 Synod Assembly Letter from Bishop Eaton

2020 Synod Assembly Letter from Bishop Eaton

2020 Synod Assembly Letter from Bishop Eaton (Spanish)

2020 Synod Assembly Letter from Bishop Eaton (Spanish)

2020 Synod Assemblies Schedule

2020 Synod Assemblies Schedule

2020 Toolkit for Synod Bishop Elections

2020 Toolkit for Synod Bishop Elections

ELCA 2018 Annual Report

ELCA 2018 Annual Report

Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election

Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election

Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election

Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election

Bishop Election - Executive Worship Cover Letter

Bishop Election - Executive Worship Cover Letter

Bishop Election - Prayer Resources

Bishop Election - Prayer Resources

Bishop Installation - Pandemic Considerations

Bishop Installation - Pandemic Considerations

Bishop Installation - Checklist-Essentials for Planning Worship

Bishop Installation - Checklist-Essentials for Planning Worship

Bishop Installation - Contents

Bishop Installation - Contents

Bishop Installation - Cover Letter

Bishop Installation - Cover Letter

Bishop Installation - Critical Planning Decision

Bishop Installation - Critical Planning Decision

Bishop Installation - Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Guests

Bishop Installation - Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Guests

Bishop Installation - Hosting the Presiding Bishop

Bishop Installation - Hosting the Presiding Bishop

Bishop Installation - Laying On Hands

Bishop Installation - Laying On Hands

Bishop Installation - Liturgical Review

Bishop Installation - Liturgical Review

Bishop Installation - News and Media Relations

Bishop Installation - News and Media Relations

Bishop Installation - Planning Installation Worship

Bishop Installation - Planning Installation Worship

Bishop Installation - Planning Timeline

Bishop Installation - Planning Timeline

Bishop Installation - Rite of Installation of a Bishop DOC

Bishop Installation - Rite of Installation of a Bishop DOC

Bishop Installation - Rite of Installation of a Bishop PDF

Bishop Installation - Rite of Installation of a Bishop PDF

Bishop Installation - Synod Relations Information

Bishop Installation - Synod Relations Information

Bishop Installation - Where to Go for Answers

Bishop Installation - Where to Go for Answers

Bishop Installation - Worship Content

Bishop Installation - Worship Content

Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election

Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election

Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election

Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election

Bishop Election - Executive Worship Cover Letter

Bishop Election - Executive Worship Cover Letter

Bishop Election - Prayer Resources

Bishop Election - Prayer Resources

Financial Assistance Resources for ELCA Rostered Ministers

Financial Assistance Resources for ELCA Rostered Ministers

Synodical Renewing Strategies

Synodical Renewing Strategies

Good Samaritan Fund

Good Samaritan Fund

Good Samaritan Financial Assistance Application

Good Samaritan Financial Assistance Application

ELCA reaffirms commitment to combat racism and white supremacy

ELCA reaffirms commitment to combat racism and white supremacy

ELCA reaffirms commitment to combat racism and white supremacy (Spanish)