Dear friends in Christ,

We have so much to celebrate as we complete Always Being Made New: The Campaign for the ELCA, the first comprehensive campaign for this church.

Through the generosity of members and congregations across this church, ELCA ministries received $250 million — $195 million in cash and multiyear commitments, as well as $55 million in planned gifts — to continue, strengthen and expand their work here at home and with our global companions around the world. Thank you.

The final impact report will give you a glimpse of the campaign’s impact on these crucial ministries.

The generosity of this church shows that, with God’s blessing, our vision needs to be broader. Together, we have accomplished more than we ever thought possible — and this is just the beginning. This campaign has opened our imaginations and dreams for what more God is calling us to do in the years ahead.

Thank you for your ongoing support as we continue to mobilize the resources of this church to do God’s work in the world. We are so grateful for you.

In Christ,

The Rev. Ronald T. Glusenkamp
Director, The Campaign for the ELCA