Regardless of age, race, or status in life, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) welcome you to join this community of faith. 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 was formed over 20 years ago. This new church was formed from three separate and well-established North American church bodies: the American Lutheran Church, the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, and the Lutheran Church in America. Beginning January 1, 1988, these churches, with shared beliefs and missions, officially formed the ELCA. Two decades later, this energized church is composed of 4.8 million members and nearly 10,500 congregations across the US and Caribbean. Today, the ELCA reflects the rich and diverse heritage of the people it serves.
Come to the About Us section to find out what our nurturing community of believers is all about!
SIC Resources
Learn about the Scientists in Congregations resources being developed at Hope. Commentaries are posted for each week's readings from the Revised Common Lectionary for other congregations to use.
Did You Know?
Daily Bible verses and prayer ventures are available from our Links page.
What is the ELCA?
Find out about the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, its history, and current events on our About the ELCA page.
