For 50 years we have joined together as Lutherans to address the root causes of hunger and poverty around the world through ELCA World Hunger. Part of our church’s long tradition of meeting human needs, ELCA World Hunger testifies to our hope for and commitment to God’s promise of a time when we will hunger and thirst no more. In 2024 we will commemorate the 50th anniversary of this ministry. We have made great strides, but once again we face a startling increase in global hunger. As we reflect on our last 50 years of ministry together, we know God calls us to respond to the needs of the world now more than ever.
Join us and be part of the story of our next 50 years together — boldly and faithfully pursuing God’s promise of a just world where all are fed.
World Food Day
Celebrating 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger
When: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. Central time
Where: Zoom webinar
This special online event will be hosted by the Rev. Amy Current, bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, and Imran Siddiqui, vice president of the ELCA.
Tune in on Oct. 15 to hear firsthand stories from partners at ELCA World Hunger projects — including Educación Popular en Salud (EPES), a community health organization in Chile founded over 40 years ago, and more recent starts such as Tapestry Farms, a Midwestern urban farm system in the “Quad Cities” of Iowa and Illinois. You’ll see the impact of 50 years of ELCA World Hunger work and get excited and equipped to be a part of the next 50 years!
Register at the link above to receive reminders, event information, World Food Day resources and the event recording.
Download the World Food Day promotional toolkit here!
Includes social media graphics, a printable poster and bulletin insert, and more.
Watch or download our new 50th anniversary video and share it with your community to generate excitement.
Check out all of ELCA World Hunger’s videos on Vimeo or on the
ELCA World Hunger playlist at YouTube.com/ELCA.
Commit to a giving goal in support of ELCA World Hunger’s 50th anniversary. Can you and your congregation boldly reach toward raising $500, $5,000 or $50,000 together?
Explore and engage by bringing ELCA World Hunger into your congregation and home with resources including:
This guide will equip you with ideas and resources to involve your congregation in the 50th anniversary of ELCA World Hunger. Together, we can both commemorate the great strides we've made against hunger and poverty and increase our support for programs around the world.
Include this ELCA World Hunger 50th anniversary brochure as an insert in your Sunday worship bulletin or set it out on a resource table. Learn more about how your gifts are making an impact and get an overview of our church's response to hunger and poverty over the last 50 years.
Display this double-sided 17" x 22" poster in a prominent spot to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ELCA World Hunger.
Place this special 50th anniversary window cling in a prominent window to show your support for ELCA World Hunger and encourage people to learn more.
Order extra copies of special 50th anniversary offering envelopes to use throughout the year.
This zip file includes .eps, .png and .jpg files of the ELCA World Hunger 50th Anniversary brandmark in black, white and color versions.
We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person--questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.
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