Regenerative Ag, The Rural/Urban Political Divide, and Moving Forward Together.

A series of faithful conversations with Kansas Interfaith Action

A curated list of resources that your congregation can reference and use as we approach election day, November 3, 2026.

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry issues his fifth in a series of monthly messages that continue through the end of this year, titled "All Together in One Place." Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God’s presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that connects us.

SAVE THE DATE:
The 2027 Central States Synod Assembly has a new date and new location.

Financial assistance is available for the 2027 Gathering through your congregation’s registration account. Applications opened on Oct. 1 and close Friday, Oct. 16.

Doing Justice since 2008

BBQ, Homemade Pie, Craft Beer and Hollis Hospitality. ​
Tickets include access to the silent auction, BBQ dinner, pie, craft beer, inflatables and face painting for the kids! Tickets are $20/each or $50/family.

Faith Forward will teach congregations, parents, and grandparents to tell the Biblical and family stories of God’s mercy, grace, love, boundaries, protection, promises, and faithfulness.

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Salina, Kansas is seeking a gifted, reliable, and spiritually grounded full-time Church Organist to support and enrich the worship life of our congregation.

One Church. One Family. One Faithful Journey. Celebrating a Century of Faith, Community, & Service

My Soul Magnifies the Lord

Bethany College invites the Central States Synod to join us for the Inauguration Ceremony of our 16th President, Dr. Laura Crawley on October 24 at 10am in Presser Hall.

One-day workshop to equip community leaders to minister to those impacted by suicide.

You’re invited to the next Church Property Resource Hub webinar. “Disaster Response and Preparation”
Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. Central time

Striving for Gender & Disability Awareness

Something GOOD is coming. A new ELCA Good Gifts catalog, filled with meaningful ways to engage your loved ones and congregation in generosity, is coming soon!

A comprehensive Advent resource, focusing on the five women in Jesus’ family tree mentioned in Matthew 1.

In 1990, the ELCA Church Council adopted the social message “Homelessness: A Renewal of Commitment.” You can read this official 1990 social message here. Since that time, much has changed in our experience and understanding of homelessness and housing insecurity in the United States.

Youth musicians in grades 8-12 are invited to Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) 2027 at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN!

Inspired by Mary’s Magnificat, ELCA World Hunger’s Advent theme is “Filled With Good Things,” an invitation for all of us to strengthen our relationships with our neighbors by sharing our abundance.

Grants for Innovation: Digital Ministry Grant process offered by ELCA Innovation is now open to receive applications!