Useful, Helpful, and Interesting Links for Lutherans...

Lutheran Links

ELCA sites

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) - official page
Making Christ known through living faith, official home page provides daily Bible readings and prayers, and more.
http://www.elca.org/

Congregation Locator - Find an ELCA Church Near You when you are traveling...
http://www.elca.org/findachurch.html

The Lutheran Magazine -
General interest publication of the ELCA. News articles and features, youth sections, letters, bulletin blurbs, subscription and
http://www.thelutheran.org

Living Lutheran – A daily blend of stories, culture and community for all Lutherans
http://www.livinglutheran.com/

....For Women

South East Michigan Women of the ELCA
http://semi-welca.org/

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Women's organization of the ELCA.
http://www.womenoftheelca.org/

Lutheran Woman Today has become "Gather" Magazine
Formerly Lutheran Woman Today, GATHER now is the magazine of Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It offers an exciting mix of articles, theological reflections, devotions, and stories of comfort and challenge that lift up the mission of Women of the ELCA: to mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Each of the 10 issues per year will illuminate the path you travel as a person of faith and connect you to women both far and near who share a commitment to making God known. To read all of our articles, subscribe today by calling 800-328-4648. To see the current issue, click below:

http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Ministry/Women-of-the-ELCA/Gather-magazine/Articles.aspx
http://www.lutheranwomantoday.org/

Café: Stirring the Spirit Within–
Café is an award-winning Web-based magazine for young women who want to build Community, participate in Advocacy, strengthen Faith, and strive toward Enlightenment (CAFE!). It incorporates a Lutheran perspective for women of Christian faith or simply for any woman who is interested in how faith can relate to the issues that women face today.
http://www.boldcafe.org/

Cherish Our Children – Cherish Our Children is a national Lutheran ministry of prayer, education, relationship-building, and action to prevent child sexual exploitation.
http://www.cherishchildren.org

...For Youth

ELCA Youth Ministry-
THE place for Lutheran Youth and Young Adults
on the web.
Welcome to a place where we are listening to and striving to amplify the voices and the songs of young people, focusing on youth ages 14 to 18. Explore, connect, have fun! Shout Out! We're all on this journey together with other ELCA youth. The Youth Ministry program of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America provides and supports resources, information, networking, and programs for people who serve in ministries with youth and young adults.
http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Ministry/Youth-Ministry.aspx

2012 ELCA Youth Gathering, citizens with the saints
July 18–22, 2012, New Orleans, Louisiana. Click here http://www.elca.org/ELCA/Youth-Gathering.aspx

Faith Lens weekly Bible study for youth and young adults
Faith Lens engages youth in connecting world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life. Subscribe and have Faith Lens e-mailed to you weekly -- for free! Click here: http://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

ELCA Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) Web Site
The Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) is an organization of high-school age young people who are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. There are nearly 100,000 ELCA youth across the United States and the Caribbean. .
http://www.elca.org/lyo

...For Kids

Davey and Goliath -
Still fun for children. Learn about Davey and Goliath; who they are and why it is important to bring the faith-based messages communicated through these characters to children and their parents in the 21st century. Download Coloring Pages for children and church use. Davey and Goliath is the popular stop motion animation program for children produced by the Lutheran church and shown on commercial television in the 1960s. http://www.daveyandgoliath.org/

The Little Lutheran magazine was developed for toddlers 6 and younger to help them learn about God's love for them and the world in which they live. We want them to know Jesus as friend and savior too.
http://www.thelittlelutheran.org/little/

Local / Regional Lutheran Sites...

South East Michigan Synod of the ELCA
http://www.semisynod.com/cms/

South East Michigan Women of the ELCA
http://semi-welca.org/

Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
Services We Provide Children and Families. Housing & Shelter. Persons with Disabilities. Senior Services. Help Us Serve -Contribute. Volunteer. Apply for Job. ... Includes information about service supports and resources for community-based programs.
http://www.lssm.org

Samaritan Counceling Center of Southeastern Michigan
providing professional therapeutic counseling and educatonal service to all God's people seeking wholeness through emotional and spiritual growth. Programs include: premarital counseling, educational opportuities, vocational concerns, divorce and rebuiding, professional training as well as a lay caregivers workshop series, in Farmington Hills, MI. 248-474-4701
http://samaritancounselingmichigan.com/newsite/

Trinity Lutheran Seminary Home Page
Trinity Lutheran Seminary is one of eight theological schools of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), educating students for leadership in God's work. Includes academic and student life information, contacts, programs, faculty, alumni contacts, and events.
http://www.tlsohio.edu/

Living Waters Ministries
Our mission is to provide ELCA ministries and its partners in the lower peninsula of Michigan excellent camping, retreat, and conference opportunities. This mission occurs in environments designed to awaken, renew, sustain, and strengthen relationships with Christ and each other, centered in God's abundant grace. Michi-Lu-Ca Camp and Conference Center and Stony Lake Lutheran Camp. Outdoor and Retreat Ministries in Michigan
http://www.elcalivingwater.com/

VIA DE CRISTO
for the development of Christian Leaders. The purpose and intent is to provide a means wheeby each of us can becoe increasingly equipped with the power of God's grace to be an effective servant in the body of Christ.
http://www.gnvdc.org

Other Lutheran Sites...

ELCA Daily Bible Reading-
Read online when you like. Also, you may subscribe for daily for daily by email at this site.
http://archive.elca.org/scriptLib/CO/bible/tbrBibleView.asp

Old Lutheran -
The Center for Lutheran Pride! - but not too proud ...
Home of Good Lutheran Fun! Featuring Lutheran t-shirts, Lutheran Tidbit of the Day, tidbits, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, Ole & Lena ...
http://www.oldlutheran.com

Lutheran-Hymnal.com
This site holds 6 complete Lutheran Hymnals, "The Lutheran Hymnal" in midi, "Lutheran Worship" in midi, "Hymnal Supplement 98", "Lutheran Book of Worship" and "With One Voice". We have original hymn arrangements for organ, and for brass quintet - presented in midi. MIDI files (800+ traditional arrangements; original arrangements in various styles: 60+ brass, 90+...)
http://www.lutheran-hymnal.com

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Formerly Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood (AAL/LB), Thrivent is a leading fraternal benefit society.
Services include providing insurance protection and opportunities for members to help themselves...
http://www.thrivent.com/

Lutheran Marriage Encounter
International Lutheran Marriage Encounter. Take a weekend and invest in your relationship. Information and description of encounter weekends, plus resources and links for couples.
http://www.ilme.org

Wikipedia ELCA article. Highlights the differences between the ELCA & LCMS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ELCA

Agnus Day: the Lectionary Comic - Cartoon based on weekly readings from the Lutheran three year cycle.
http://www.agnusday.org/

Lutheran World Federation - Communion whose headquarters are located in Geneva, representing the majority of Lutheran Christians
http://www.lutheranworld.org/lwf/

Association of Lutheran Church Musicians - Dedicated to strengthening the proclamation of the Gospel through music and the practice of worship among Lutherans in North America.
http://www.alcm.org

Lutheran Roots Genealogy Exchange - Trace family roots, history, genealogy, parenting, traveling and care giving info. Includes chat line. http://www.lutheransonline.com/lutheransonline/genealogy/index.phtml

OTHER GREAT SITES To Enrich Your Faith:

EXPLORE FAITH– Spiritual guidance for anyone seeking a path to God
http://www.explorefaith.org/

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