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ELCA New Congregations
The ELCA is starting new congregations across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands that are multicultural, multi-generational expressions of word and sacrament ministries. Here you’ll find information about the discernment process and other tools to equip you and your faith community in starting new ELCA congregations.
Biblical Principles for New Starts
New Starts Overview
New Congregations Reply Cards
New Congregations Kit
7 Points of Discernment
Entry Points for New Starts
New Start Pie Charts