ELCA Global Mission

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

"Embodying the 3Cs: Willie Langdji Visits the Gulf Coast Synod" by Karen Elsen & Rev. Cassandra Nagle

Greetings from the CAR Team! The August 7-17 visit from Willie Langdji, ELCA Regional Representative for West and Central Africa, was productive in all the ways we could have hoped. As we’ve reflected on our time together, and started to look forward to all that is to come, we’d like to share with you how Willie’s visit embodied the 3Cs of our synod – Connection, Communication, & Compassion.

We were blessed by Willie’s willingness to dedicate ten days to his time in Texas, which allowed him to visit and connect with four churches, instead of the one or two as he had visited in previous years. Willie was warmly welcomed at Faith-Bellaire, St. Paul-Columbus, Our Savior’s-College Station, and Christ the King-Houston. Each of his visits was well-attended by the congregation, and his time at each church allowed attendees to ask questions and gain a better idea of Willie’s role in the churches in the Central African Republic. Frank, a staff member at Our Saviour’s-College Station and a member of the CAR Team, reflects on Willie’s presentation…

Read more at https://gulfcoastsynod.org/gulf-connections/2026/09/19/embodying-the-3cs-willie-langdji-visits-the-gulf-coast-synod/.

10/15/2026

10/09/2026

Our Advent calendars and devotions are available! Head to ELCA.org/WHAdvent to order some for your family and your community.

And watch this space for more great creations from last year's ELCA World Hunger Advent coloring kits, colored by real humans!

Today's was submitted by Tammy Andorfer of Christ Lutheran Church in DeForest, Wisconsin. Thanks, Tammy!

09/25/2026

Our YAGMs have officially been in their placement countries for a few weeks now, beginning to settle in and find their rhythm in new places, communities, and homes. 🌎

Before they left, our YAGMs gathered in Chicago for a week of togetherness, learning, tough conversations, preparation, and plenty of memories along the way.

Now, as each volunteer begins this new chapter, we’re holding them in our hearts as they navigate new work sites, new communities, new routines, and all the little moments that come with making a new place feel like home. 💛

09/25/2026

09/24/2026

🍞 Daily Bread Grant applications open October 1!

Across our church, feeding ministries are helping ensure neighbors have access to the food and support they need. ELCA World Hunger's Daily Bread Grants help strengthen this work by providing $500 grants to eligible ELCA congregations and ministries with existing feeding ministries.

Applications will be accepted October 1–21, 2026.

Through accompaniment, partnership and shared commitment, we continue working together toward a just world where all are fed.

Learn more about eligibility and how to apply through ELCA World Hunger:
tinyurl.com/dailybreadgrant

09/16/2026

With Our People: Pastor Megan Tee, MDiv ’17, on Her Ministry in Japan At Tokyo Lutheran Church, Sunday mornings unfold in more than one language. At 10 a.m., the congregation gathers for worship in English. An hour later, another service begins in Japanese. Several times each year, the worship ser...

09/11/2026

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the lives lost and hold all who mourn in prayer.

In the days following 9/11, our global Lutheran partners shared words of prayer and solidarity:

"We join you in the spiritual battle and prayer for forgiveness and love knowing that the battle is not ours but God's, and that the truth and God's victory will always prevail." —LWF Regional Office for Africa (Kenya)

"May there be ways to comfort the mourners as well as the survivors, and may the church be part of that work. May all the deceased rest in peace." —Church of Sweden

"Your pain is our pain. We were shocked to watch this unprecedented act of violence and terrorism. We therefore share your sadness and sorrow for the loss of so many innocent lives." —Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan

"May God help us resist the forces of evil and spread peace in the world." —Protestant Church of the Augsburg Confession of Alsace and Lorraine