Read this special 25th anniversary edition that includes a timeline of ELCA history and stories of how God is changing lives through the mission and ministry of the ELCA. Information on Mission Support and the churchwide ministries budget is also included. More stories can be found at www.livinglutheran.com; bulletin inserts and more resources are at www.elca.org/stories.

Conoce la misión y ministros de Mujeres de la IELA con este folleto. Perfecto para los nuevos miembros y actividades de divulgación. Descubre cómo crear una unidad congregacional.

White 16 oz. ceramic mug. Imprinted with ELCA brandmark on one side, 25th anniversary "Always Being Made New" theme on the other. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

White non-woven large capacity shopper-style tote bag. Sturdy, sewn-in carrying straps. Imprinted with ELCA brandmark on one side, 25th anniversary "Always Being Made New" theme on the other.

The recommended goals and strategies by which the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America can become effective in its ministry with American Indians and Alaska Natives. The plan guides the ELCA, as we work on behalf of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Also available for free download.

This leader's guide lays out a framework for conducting basic cultural awareness workshops. Designed to provide facilitators with information, exercises, experiences and process points that will help participants in dealing with people and situations that are different from their ethnic, racial and cultural group experiences.

Please note: this resource comes bundled in packs of 3.

Living the Faith is a compilation of stories, advice and reflections about creating and nurturing multicultural relationships, for individuals and congregations seeking to reach out to people whose race is different than their own. Presented in five sections, it is particularly well suited for adult forums or other groups that meet regularly. Includes exercises that help shed light on how you understand that faith transcends culture, and through our shared faith in Christ, it’s relatively easy to share friendships across cultures.

This document is a re-commitment that the ELCA shall establish membership of at least 10 percent people of color and/or primary language other than English.

Este manual muestra diferentes perspectivas, maneras y formas de cómo responder afectivamente al llamado a actuar. El manual examina el concepto del despertar de nuestra identidad en la Iglesia Luterana, y nos ofrece estudios bíblicos con sus formatos de planificación, y varios modelos de oración. Además, provee diferentes modelos de adoración para la renovación espiritual.

This DVD tells the story of Lutheran revival. This 23-minute video, narrated by former ELCA Presiding Bishop H. George Anderson, tracks prayer and revival in the Bible, in Lutheran history, and in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America today.

In this video, viewers hear from:

• Bible scholars from ELCA colleges and seminaries who tell the history of God's reviving work in the church
• ELCA pastors who have witnessed revival in congregational life
• ELCA members who tell their stories of revival

To explore what revival means in a Lutheran context, viewers will:

• journey to Germany to see Lutheran roots for a revival tradition
• witness a revival in a Lutheran congregation in Ohio
• see the Spirit alive in congregations in East Brooklyn

"Welcome, Welcome: Guide to Ministry with Asian Members." In the 21st century, we need more than ever to develop our awareness, knowledge, and skills in ministry across cultures. "Welcome, Welcome" offers an overview on how to make your English-speaking congregation a truly welcoming place for Asian people. This guidebook is for English-speaking congregations who want to strengthen and retain Asian membership in areas where Asian populations are not large. This resource is a concise and practical guide to building relationships with this growing population of God's people in the United States.

The strategy presents the ELCA Asian and Pacific Islander community's vision for the 21st century. The vision is to grow in strength for ministry, using God's gifts of culture, language and heritage to share God's love in a multicultural world. Currently this involves emphases on congregational development, membership, leadership and resource development, social ministry, stewardship and Asian homeland ministries.

Also available for free download.

"Breaking the Bonds" is an internalized racial oppression resource. Facilitators of this process would lead individuals through a process that will help them to get in touch with the negative messages they have internalized about themselves and others over the years from the oppressive system of racism.

The recommended actions are for the ELCA's participation in the continuing journey of African descent Lutheran ministry. This strategy is a living document intended to stir imagination and ministry initiatives beyond what is presented on its pages.

Also available for free download.