About the ELCA

Regardless of age, race, or status in life, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America welcome you to join this community of faith. If you’re unfamiliar with our church, some of what you learn may surprise you.
The ELCA is an engaged, active body of people who put faith in God into action -- in millions of ways, all over the world. Join us!
The ELCA is an engaged, active body of people who put faith in God into action -- in millions of ways, all over the world. Join us!
This page invites you to learn more about the larger ELCA church and guides you to the ELCA site. We also invite you to explore the ELCA Teachings found on the main ELCA.org site.
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
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An Easter Message from Bishop Eaton:
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