download: https://bit.ly/3FFl9wZ March 31, 2025 is Transgender Day of Visibility. ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton speaks out against the inhumane actions by legislatures and executive orders while also speaking directly to the transgender and nonbinary community. "God created you in God's image and loves and cares for you exactly as you are. ... You deserve to be safe in our communities. Bullying and discrimination have no place in the body of Christ." The church's commitment to civil and human rights remains and can be found in our resources for the LGBTQIA+ community at https://ELCA.org/lgbtq. Another way to learn more about the church's commitment can be found at https://reconcilingworks.org, an independent Lutheran organization. ________________________________________________________________________________ The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with nearly 3.5 million members in more than 9,100 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther. For more information, please visit http://ELCA.org Other programs, ministries or ways to get involved: Find a Congregation: https://ELCA.org/findacongregation Give to help the work of the ELCA and its ministries: http://ELCA.org/givenow Subscribe to get more information: https://community.elca.org/elca-email... ELCA World Hunger: http://ELCA.org/hunger ELCA Youth Gathering: http://ELCA.org/Gathering Resources for ELCA Congregations: http://ELCA.org/Resources
The ELCA Youth Gathering is a triennial event for high school-aged Lutherans from around the world.

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Sumud is the ELCA’s new name for our church’s engagement in accompaniment, awareness building and advocacy for justice in Palestine and Israel. Sign up for updates about Sumud and upcoming events at: bit.ly/SumudSubscribe. You can also learn more at: ELCA.org/sumud.
African Descent Ministries of the ELCA celebrates Black History Month with “Talks at the Desk,” a four-part video series that will explore diverse expressions of the church. A new video will premiere each Wednesday in February at 7:30 pm Central time. Watch them live on Facebook, stream them on YouTube or download them at ELCA.org/ADM