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Response to COVID-19 from ELCA Presiding Bishop

It’s more important now than ever to support our church across the country through these difficult times. We will begin to raise funds to support our congregations, ministries and synods. This effort will launch the week of March 30 via email and social media with a special form online to donate.

ELCA Church Council and ELCA Conference of Bishops hold first-ever multiday joint meeting

For the first time in the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the ELCA Church Council and the ELCA Conference of Bishops held a joint meeting over multiple days. The purpose of the meeting was to nurture their relationship and foster dialogue around shared work that guides this church into the future to which God is calling it.

How To Livestream Your Worship Service

As we make it our priority to maintain the safety and well-being of our members during this troublesome time, live streaming worship services is a digital amenity that will allow the Holy Spirit to continue to be present in our lives and support our sense of faithful community. Here is a Beginner’s Guide to Live-streaming for Church Leaders.

Bishop Egensteiner on COVID-19

As your Bishop, I acutely feel concern and care for all of you. At times like this, it is difficult to think clearly, to “keep calm and carry on.” And, indeed, simply “carrying on” is not the best course of action. These recommendations come to you after much thoughtful conversation, consultation and prayer.

ELCA Presiding Bishop addresses concerns about COVID-19

Martin Luther wrote "Whether One May Flee From a Deadly Plague." In it, he emphasized the duty to care for the neighbor, the responsibility of government to protect and provide services to its citizens, a caution about recklessness, and the importance of science, medicine and common sense.

ELCA Church Council votes to remove Visions and Expectations

The ELCA Church Council voted today to remove “Vision and Expectations” from use in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Disciplinary standards for rostered ministers are outlined in “Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline.”

Responding to the Coronavirus Threat: WHAT CAN WE DO IF SERVICE ATTENDANCE REDUCES?

What to do if service attendance lowers in your congregation in response to the current Coronavirus threat?

A Pastoral Letter Concerning the Coronavirus

We are all stronger and better equipped to face challenges of every degree as a calm, collected, and aware church community. Each of us, along with our holy siblings, can remain safe by acting collectively and responsibly. With the Holy Spirit in our hearts, we may be the shining example of hope and courage.

The Chimes - March & April 2020

Enjoy The Chimes, March & April 2020 edition, published by The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.

The Lutheran Contact - March 2020

Lent is a season of simplicity, reflection, renewal and preparation. Stretching back to the begin-ning of the early Church, it was also a time of preparation for baptismal candidates, who were baptized during the Easter Vigil, which, in our context, will take place this year at St. Paul’s Epis-copal Church beginning at 8 PM on April 11th. Therefore the Season of Lent is also an opportuni-ty to reflect on our baptismal calling, which is to participate in God’s mission in the world.