ELCA World Hunger

Working with and through our congregations in the U.S., Lutheran churches around the world, and other partners, ELCA World Hunger is uniquely positioned to reach communities in need. From health clinics to microloans, community meals to advocacy, your gifts to ELCA World Hunger support sustainable solutions that get at the root causes of hunger and poverty. Learn More.

Ready to get started? From education to fundraising, from bulletin inserts to short videos — you will find resources for all ages and group sizes.

Looking for ELCA Good Gifts? Find those resources here.

Looking for the ELCA World Hunger Blog? Find those stories and updates here.

Questions? Contact us directly by email or by phone at 800-638-3522, ext. 2616. 



ELCA World Hunger Lent Study 2024

ELCA World Hunger's 2024 Lent study guide expands on the Lent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.

ELCA World Hunger Lent Study 2024

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ELCA World Hunger Estudio de Cuaresma 2024

ELCA World Hunger's 2024 Lent study guide expands on the Lent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.

ELCA World Hunger Estudio de Cuaresma 2024

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ELCA World Hunger Lent Study 2024 (Large Print)

This large print edition of ELCA World Hunger's 2024 Lent study guide expands on the Lent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.

ELCA World Hunger Lent Study 2024 (Large Print)

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Action Guide - WH 50th anniversary

This guide will equip you with ideas and resources to involve your congregation in the 50th anniversary of ELCA World Hunger. Together, we can both commemorate the great strides we've made against hunger and poverty and increase our support for programs around the world.

Action Guide - WH 50th anniversary

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ELCA WH50 Brochure

Include this new, expanded ELCA World Hunger Insert in your Sunday worship bulletin or use as a brochure on a resource table. Learn more about how your gifts are making an impact and get an overview of our church's response to hunger and poverty.

ELCA WH50 Brochure

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ELCA WH50 Poster

Display this poster in your congregation to generate support for ELCA World Hunger. One side features a map, and the other an inspirational message and photo.

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ELCA WH50 Packet Cover Sheet

Include this new, expanded ELCA World Hunger Insert in your Sunday worship bulletin or use as a brochure on a resource table. Learn more about how your gifts are making an impact and get an overview of our church's response to hunger and poverty.

ELCA WH50 Packet Cover Sheet

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WH50 Sticker

Through ELCA World Hunger, our church creatively and courageously works through a just world where all are fed. Share your passion for this work with others by displaying this ELCA World Hunger decal on your car, water bottle, laptop or wherever else you choose! Available to order in packs of 20.

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LifeLines Fall 2023 (PDF)

The Fall 2023 issue of the LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2023 (PDF)

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LifeLines Fall 2023 (Interactive)

The Fall 2023 issue of the LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2023 (Interactive)

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Action Guide for Congregations

This guide is designed to equip you, whether you are meeting online or in person, with some of the newest and most popular resources to activate your congregation as you continue to fight hunger. Through this work and together as a church, we are achieving things on a scale and scope we could never do otherwise.

Action Guide for Congregations

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WH Resource Packet: Advent 2023 and Lent 2024

This packet includes a collection of the latest resources to help you raise awareness and funds for ELCA World Hunger in your congregation during the 2023 Advent and 2024 Lent seasons.

WH Resource Packet: Advent 2023 and Lent 2024

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ELCA World Hunger Advent Study 2023

ELCA World Hunger's 2023 Advent study guide expands on the Advent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.

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Estudio de Adviento 2023 de ELCA World Hunger

ELCA World Hunger's 2023 Advent study guide expands on the Advent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.

Estudio de Adviento 2023 de ELCA World Hunger

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ELCA World Hunger Advent Calendar 2023

Celebrate the excitement, anticipation and wonder of the birth of Christ with this Advent calendar. Each day is a reminder of the reason for the season with hymns, prayers, Bible verses and information about how ELCA Good Gifts make a difference in the world.

ELCA World Hunger Advent Calendar 2023

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ELCA Good Gifts Christmas Poster

Use this 11'' x 17'' poster to raise awareness for ELCA Good Gifts and/or your congregation's fundraising events this Christmas season. There is a space at the bottom of the poster to fill in the place, time and date of your event.

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ELCA World Hunger Lent Calendar 2024

Each day of this Lenten devotional calendar is a reminder of the reason for the season with hymns, prayers, Bible verses and information about how ELCA Good Gifts make a difference in the world.

ELCA World Hunger Lent Calendar 2024

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VBS Program Booklet

Bring one of ELCA World Hunger’s Vacation Bible School programs to your congregation this summer! This resource previews each of ELCA World Hunger's six Vacation Bible School programs and will help you select which one is right for your group or congregation.

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ELCA World Hunger 50th Anniversary Case Statement (PDF)

ELCA World Hunger 50th Anniversary Case Statement (PDF)

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ELCA World Hunger 50th Anniversary Case Statement (Interactive)

ELCA World Hunger 50th Anniversary Case Statement (Interactive)

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LifeLines Spring 2023 (PDF)

The spring 2023 issue of "LifeLines" includes stories of ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response from around the world, as well as a map and financial highlights from 2022.

LifeLines Spring 2023 (PDF)

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LifeLines Spring 2023 (Interactive)

The spring 2023 issue of "LifeLines" includes stories of ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response from around the world, as well as a map and financial highlights from 2022.

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"God's New Creation" Vacation Bible School

Welcome to "God's New Creation," ELCA World Hunger's Vacation Bible School Program for 2023! In the sessions and activities, your group will have the chance to learn about an important part of our work: animals! By helping farmers access animals and learn new ways to care for them, we can take an effective, sustainable step toward ending hunger. Each day of “God’s New Creation” offers large- and small-group activities, crafts, games, snacks and more. These are designed to be adaptable, so you can adjust the program to meet your needs.

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ELCA Good Gifts Catalog 2021-2023

The 24-page ELCA Good Gifts catalog offers many different ways to honor friends and loved ones with gifts that will make a difference in the world.

ELCA Good Gifts Catalog 2021-2023

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Seasonal times of the church year like Lent, Easter and Advent are perfect seasons to raise awareness for issues surrounding hunger and poverty. Use these resources to plan educational and fundraising events at your congregation.

ELCA World Hunger Lent Study 2024

ELCA World Hunger's 2024 Lent study guide expands on the Lent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.

ELCA World Hunger Lent Study 2024

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ELCA World Hunger Estudio de Cuaresma 2024

ELCA World Hunger's 2024 Lent study guide expands on the Lent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.

ELCA World Hunger Estudio de Cuaresma 2024

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ELCA World Hunger Lent Study 2024 (Large Print)

This large print edition of ELCA World Hunger's 2024 Lent study guide expands on the Lent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.

ELCA World Hunger Lent Study 2024 (Large Print)

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WH Resource Packet: Advent 2023 and Lent 2024

This packet includes a collection of the latest resources to help you raise awareness and funds for ELCA World Hunger in your congregation during the 2023 Advent and 2024 Lent seasons.

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Action Guide for Congregations

This guide is designed to equip you, whether you are meeting online or in person, with some of the newest and most popular resources to activate your congregation as you continue to fight hunger. Through this work and together as a church, we are achieving things on a scale and scope we could never do otherwise.

Action Guide for Congregations

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ELCA World Hunger Advent Study 2023

ELCA World Hunger's 2023 Advent study guide expands on the Advent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.

ELCA World Hunger Advent Study 2023

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Estudio de Adviento 2023 de ELCA World Hunger

ELCA World Hunger's 2023 Advent study guide expands on the Advent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.

Estudio de Adviento 2023 de ELCA World Hunger

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ELCA World Hunger Advent Study 2022

Celebrate the excitement, anticipation and wonder of the birth of Christ with this Advent calendar. Each day is a reminder of the reason for the season with hymns, prayers, Bible verses and information about how ELCA Good Gifts make a difference in the world.

ELCA World Hunger Advent Study 2022

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ELCA Good Gifts Christmas Poster

Use this 11'' x 17'' poster to raise awareness for ELCA Good Gifts and/or your congregation's fundraising events this Christmas season. There is a space at the bottom of the poster to fill in the place, time and date of your event.

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ELCA World Hunger Lent Calendar 2024

Each day of this Lenten devotional calendar is a reminder of the reason for the season with hymns, prayers, Bible verses and information about how ELCA Good Gifts make a difference in the world.

ELCA World Hunger Lent Calendar 2024

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40 Days of Giving 2023: Social Media Lent Calendar Kit

This kit contains two full sets of calendar graphics for each day of Lent. One set has individual files to be used in social media stories and files in the second set can be used on social media feeds. Each file corresponds to the content on ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving Lent Calendar.

40 Days of Giving 2023: Social Media Lent Calendar Kit

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Action Guide for Congregations 2022-2023

This guide is designed to equip you, whether you are meeting online or in person, with some of the newest and most popular resources to activate your congregation as you continue to fight hunger. Through this work and together as a church, we are achieving things on a scale and scope we could never do otherwise.

Action Guide for Congregations 2022-2023

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40 Days of Giving 2023: Lenten Study Guide

This five-session resource is perfect for congregations, small groups or at-home study, whether meeting in person or online. Each session draws on the Scripture readings for Lent and challenges us to reflection and action.

40 Days of Giving 2023: Lenten Study Guide

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40 Days of Giving: Lent Calendar 2023

This Lenten devotional calendar is filled with ideas for reflection and how to participate in ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving.

40 Days of Giving: Lent Calendar 2023

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Action Guide for Congregations 2022-2023 (Interactive Flipbook)

This guide is designed to equip you, whether you are meeting online or in person, with some of the newest and most popular resources to activate your congregation as you continue to fight hunger. Through this work and together as a church, we are achieving things on a scale and scope we could never do otherwise.

Action Guide for Congregations 2022-2023 (Interactive Flipbook)

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40 Days of Giving 2022: Action Guide for Congregations - Lent (Interactive Flipbook)

This guide features ideas and resources to help activate your congregation in the fight against hunger and poverty with a special focus on Lent 2022 and ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving.

40 Days of Giving 2022: Action Guide for Congregations - Lent (Interactive Flipbook)

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40 Days of Giving 2022: Action Guide for Congregations - Lent

This guide features ideas and resources to help activate your congregation in the fight against hunger and poverty with a special focus on Lent 2022 and ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving.

40 Days of Giving 2022: Action Guide for Congregations - Lent

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40 Days of Giving 2022: Lenten Study Guide

This five-session resource is perfect for congregations, small groups or at-home study, whether meeting in person or online. Each session draws on the Scripture readings for Lent and challenges us to reflection and action.

40 Days of Giving 2022: Lenten Study Guide

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40 Days of Giving 2022: Study Guide (LARGE TEXT)

This large print version of our five-session Lent study guide is perfect for congregations, small groups or at-home study, whether meeting in person or online. Each session draws on the Scripture readings for Lent and challenges us to reflection and action.

40 Days of Giving 2022: Study Guide (LARGE TEXT)

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40 Days of Giving 2022: Lent Calendar

This Lenten devotional calendar is filled with ideas for reflection and how to participate in ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving.

40 Days of Giving 2022: Lent Calendar

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40 Days of Giving 2022: Brochure

Use this brochure to invite others to learn more about and participate in ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving in 2022.

40 Days of Giving 2022: Brochure

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40 Days of Giving 2022: PowerPoint Template

A presentation template to share more information about ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving. Use as a template, or copy and paste individual slides into existing slide shows.

40 Days of Giving 2022: PowerPoint Template

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ELCA World Hunger Advent Study 2022

ELCA World Hunger's 2022 Advent study guide expands on the Advent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.

ELCA World Hunger Advent Study 2022

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ELCA World Hunger Advent Calendar 2022

Celebrate the excitement, anticipation and wonder of the birth of Christ with this Advent calendar. Each day is a reminder of the reason for the season with hymns, prayers, Bible verses and information about how ELCA Good Gifts make a difference in the world.

ELCA World Hunger Advent Calendar 2022

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ELCA World Hunger's Action Guide for Congregations 2021 (PDF)

This guide is designed to equip you, whether you are meeting in person or online, with some of the newest and most popular resources to activate your congregation as you continue your work to end hunger. Through this work and together as a church, we are achieving things on a scale and scope we could never do otherwise.

ELCA World Hunger's Action Guide for Congregations 2021 (PDF)

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Action Guide for Congregations – Advent 2021 (Interactive Flipbook)

This guide is designed to equip you, whether you are meeting online or in person, with some of the newest and most popular resources to activate your congregation as you continue to fight hunger. Through this work and together as a church, we are achieving things on a scale and scope we could never do otherwise.

Action Guide for Congregations – Advent 2021 (Interactive Flipbook)

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ELCA World Hunger's Advent Study 2021

ELCA World Hunger's 2021 Advent study guide expands on the Advent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.

ELCA World Hunger's Advent Study 2021

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​ELCA World Hunger's Advent Calendar 2021

Celebrate the excitement, anticipation and wonder of the birth of Christ with this Advent calendar. Each day is a reminder of the reason for the season with hymns, prayers, Bible verses and information about how ELCA Good Gifts make a difference in the world.

​ELCA World Hunger's Advent Calendar 2021

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40 Days of Giving 2021: Action Guide for Congregations - Lent

This guide features ideas and resources to help activate your congregation in the fight against hunger and poverty with a special focus on Lent 2021 and ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving.

40 Days of Giving 2021: Action Guide for Congregations - Lent

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40 Days of Giving 2021: Action Guide for Congregations - Lent (Interactive Flipbook)

This guide features ideas and resources to help activate your congregation in the fight against hunger and poverty with a special focus on Lent 2021 and ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving.

40 Days of Giving 2021: Action Guide for Congregations - Lent (Interactive Flipbook)

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40 Days of Giving 2021: Brochure

Use this brochure to invite others to learn more about and participate in ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving in 2021.

40 Days of Giving 2021: Brochure

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40 Days of Giving 2021: Leader How-to Guide

Use our Congregational Leader How-to Guide to develop and implement your congregation’s plan to participate in ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving.

40 Days of Giving 2021: Leader How-to Guide

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40 Days of Giving 2021: Reproducible Stories

Use these stories in your congregation to share how gifts to ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response are at work, and to invite participation into ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving.

40 Days of Giving 2021: Reproducible Stories

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40 Days of Giving 2021: Lenten calendar

This Lenten devotional calendar is filled with ideas for reflection and how to participate in ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving.

40 Days of Giving 2021: Lenten calendar

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40 Days of Giving 2021: Lenten Study Guide

This five-session resource is perfect for congregations, small groups or at-home study, whether meeting in person or online. Each session draws on the Scripture readings for Lent and challenges us to reflection and action. 

40 Days of Giving 2021: Lenten Study Guide

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40 Days of Giving 2021: Lenten Study Guide (printer-friendly)

This five-session resource is perfect for congregations, small groups or at-home study, whether meeting in person or online. Each session draws on the Scripture readings for Lent and challenges us to reflection and action. 

40 Days of Giving 2021: Lenten Study Guide (printer-friendly)

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40 Days of Giving 2021: Video Background

Video conferencing backgrounds to use during sermons, studies and other video meetings

40 Days of Giving 2021: Video Background

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40 Days of Giving 2021: Video Background Flipped

Video conferencing backgrounds to use during sermons, studies and other video meetings

40 Days of Giving 2021: Video Background Flipped

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40 Days of Giving 2021: PowerPoint Template

A presentation template to share more information about ELCA World Hunger's 40 Days of Giving. Use as a template, or copy and paste individual slides into existing slide shows.

40 Days of Giving 2021: PowerPoint Template

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Action Guide for Congregations – Advent 2020 (PDF)

This guide is designed to equip you, whether you are meeting online or in person, with some of the newest and most popular resources to activate your congregation as you continue to fight hunger. Through this work and together as a church, we are achieving things on a scale and scope we could never do otherwise.

Action Guide for Congregations – Advent 2020 (PDF)

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Action Guide for Congregations – Advent 2020 (Interactive Flipbook)

This guide is designed to equip you, whether you are meeting online or in person, with some of the newest and most popular resources to activate your congregation as you continue to fight hunger. Through this work and together as a church, we are achieving things on a scale and scope we could never do otherwise.

Action Guide for Congregations – Advent 2020 (Interactive Flipbook)

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​ELCA World Hunger's Advent Calendar 2020

Celebrate the excitement, anticipation and wonder of the birth of Christ with this Advent calendar. Each day is a reminder of the reason for the season with hymns, prayers, Bible verses and information about how ELCA Good Gifts make a difference in the world.

​ELCA World Hunger's Advent Calendar 2020

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​ELCA World Hunger's Advent Study 2020

This weekly Advent study guide focuses on the theme of "God With Us," and is perfect for individual study or with a group, whether meeting online or in person.

​ELCA World Hunger's Advent Study 2020

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Reproducible Stories - Advent 2020

Use these stories in your Sunday bulletins, newsletters and other communications to highlight the lifesaving work made possible by gifts to ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response.

Reproducible Stories - Advent 2020

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Here’s a place to get started. Use these resources to find an overview of ELCA World Hunger, current fundraising ideas and stories of your gifts at work in the world.

Action Guide - WH 50th anniversary

This guide will equip you with ideas and resources to involve your congregation in the 50th anniversary of ELCA World Hunger. Together, we can both commemorate the great strides we've made against hunger and poverty and increase our support for programs around the world.

Action Guide - WH 50th anniversary

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ELCA WH50 Poster

Display this poster in your congregation to generate support for ELCA World Hunger. One side features a map, and the other an inspirational message and photo.

ELCA WH50 Poster

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ELCA WH50 Brochure

Include this new, expanded ELCA World Hunger Insert in your Sunday worship bulletin or use as a brochure on a resource table. Learn more about how your gifts are making an impact and get an overview of our church's response to hunger and poverty.

ELCA WH50 Brochure

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ELCA WH50 Packet Cover Sheet

Include this new, expanded ELCA World Hunger Insert in your Sunday worship bulletin or use as a brochure on a resource table. Learn more about how your gifts are making an impact and get an overview of our church's response to hunger and poverty.

ELCA WH50 Packet Cover Sheet

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WH50 Sticker

Through ELCA World Hunger, our church creatively and courageously works through a just world where all are fed. Share your passion for this work with others by displaying this ELCA World Hunger decal on your car, water bottle, laptop or wherever else you choose! Available to order in packs of 20.

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ELCA Good Gifts Catalog 2021-2023

The 24-page ELCA Good Gifts catalog offers many different ways to honor friends and loved ones with gifts that will make a difference in the world.

ELCA Good Gifts Catalog 2021-2023

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God's Global Barnyard Coloring Coin Box

Children can color in this God’s Global Barnyard coin box, which shows how different animals can help a family in need.

God's Global Barnyard Coloring Coin Box

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ELCA World Hunger Map Poster

Display this poster in your congregation to generate support for ELCA World Hunger. One side features a map, and the other an inspirational message and photo.

ELCA World Hunger Map Poster

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ELCA World Hunger Brochure

Include this new, expanded ELCA World Hunger Insert in your Sunday worship bulletin or use as a brochure on a resource table. Learn more about how your gifts are making an impact and get an overview of our church's response to hunger and poverty.

ELCA World Hunger Brochure

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National HIV Testing Day Bulletin Insert

Each year, June 27 marks National HIV Testing Day.

National HIV Testing Day Bulletin Insert

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Domestic Hunger Grants - Application Guide 2019

Domestic Hunger Grants - Application Guide 2019

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Global Farm Challenge Decal

Through ELCA World Hunger, our church creatively and courageously works through a just world where all are fed. Share your passion for this work with others by displaying this ELCA World Hunger decal on your car, water bottle, laptop or wherever else you choose! Available to order in packs of 20.

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Domestic Hunger Grants - Template Inviting Stakeholder Testimonial

Domestic Hunger Grants - Template Inviting Stakeholder Testimonial

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General Brochure

This colorful, 8-page brochure offers an introduction to ELCA World Hunger, including a world map of where your gifts are at work. This brochure is perfectly sized for worship bulletins and it can also be used for events and displays. - See more at: https://www.elca.org/Resources/ELCA-World-Hunger#sthash.Lc23D55D.dpuf
This colorful, 8-page brochure offers an introduction to ELCA World Hunger, including a world map of where your gifts are at work. This brochure is perfectly sized for worship bulletins and it can also be used for events and displays.

General Brochure

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God's Global Barnyard Coloring Book

Use this coloring book for Sunday school or as a special handout at worship. As children color each of the eight animals, teach them the significance livestock can have in communities around the world.

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ELCA Good Gifts Valentine's Day Coloring Sheet - Hogs n' Kisses

ELCA Good Gifts Valentine's Day Coloring Sheet - Hogs n' Kisses

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ELCA Good Gifts Valentine's Day Coloring Sheet - Honeybee

ELCA Good Gifts Valentine's Day Coloring Sheet - Honeybee

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ELCA Good Gifts Valentine's Day Coloring Sheet - Orange You Glad

ELCA Good Gifts Valentine's Day Coloring Sheet - Orange You Glad

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ELCA Good Gifts Valentine's Day Good Gift Gram - Hogs n' Kisses

ELCA Good Gifts Valentine's Day Good Gift Gram - Hogs n' Kisses

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ELCA Good Gifts Valentine's Day Good Gift Gram - Orange You Glad

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ELCA Good Gifts Valentine's Day Good Gift Grams - Honeybee

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ELCA Malaria Campaign Executive Report

A comprehensive look at the ELCA Malaria Campaign.

ELCA Malaria Campaign Executive Report

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Pew Offering Envelope

This offering envelope fits in most pew envelope holders and is perfect for gifts to ELCA World Hunger. Please note: this resource comes bundled in packs of 50 envelopes.

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Piggy Bank

Distribute these coin boxes to your Sunday school classes, youth group, or entire congregation to collect offerings. The boxes are available in packages of 10.

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Poster: Bless You

Display this 14" x 22" poster in a prominent spot to show your support for ELCA World Hunger.

Poster: Bless You

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Poster: Daily Bread

Display this 14" x 22" poster in a prominent spot to show your support for ELCA World Hunger.

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Poster: Peace

Display this 14" x 22" poster in a prominent spot to show your support for ELCA World Hunger.

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Ready to dig deeper? These educational resources are tools for use by congregations, groups, or individuals to learn about issues of hunger and poverty and how our faith can inform a response.

Act 2Day 4 Tomorrow 2020

This overnight program brings youth together to learn about the role they can play in eradicating hunger and poverty in the world. As the group takes part in the spiritual practice of fasting during the event, they will explore questions of faith, hunger, hope, and justice together. The program is divided into four sessions, each focusing on a different part of Acts 2:42, with three activities in each session. Leaders can tailor the program to their group by choosing activities from each session. Each activity is followed by campfires—an intentional space for reflection, action, prayer and conversation.

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Act 2Day 4 Tomorrow: Emoji Commandments

This resource goes with the Emoji Commandments activity of Act 2Day 4 Tomorrow 2020.

Act 2Day 4 Tomorrow: Emoji Commandments

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Advocacy 101 for young adults

Advocacy 101 for young adults

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Backpack Buddies Guide

Backpack Buddies Guide

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Hunger Catechism: 1st Commandment

This lesson discusses the First Commandment and our call as Lutherans to respond to the imbalances and injustices in our country and our world.

Hunger Catechism: 1st Commandment

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Hunger Catechism: The 5th Commandment

This lesson for confirmation students and youth groups discusses the Fifth Commandment, Martin Luther’s interpretation, and how we can live out this commandment with our neighbor. It also introduces ways that this commandment calls people of faith to respond to the need of our neighbors facing hunger and poverty.

Hunger Catechism: The 5th Commandment

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Hunger Catechism: The 7th Commandment

This lesson for confirmation students and youth groups introduces Martin Luther’s interpretation of the Seventh Commandment and suggests ways Lutherans can use his ideas to understand issues around hunger and poverty. When you are reading and discussing this lesson, think about the gifts that you bring to the table and how you can use those gifts to create a community where all are fed.

Hunger Catechism: The 7th Commandment

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Hunger Catechism: 8th Commandment

This lesson examines the Eight Commandment while discussing false narratives and how we are called as Lutherans to move towards seeing everyone as neighbors in Christ.

Hunger Catechism: 8th Commandment

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Hunger Catechism: 9th & 10th Commandments

This lesson covers the 9th and 10th Commandments and how having a mindset of abundance can change how we view our neighbor.

Hunger Catechism: 9th & 10th Commandments

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Hunger Catechism: Daily Bread

This lesson for confirmation students and youth groups discusses the Fourth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer, Martin Luther’s interpretation, and how we can live out this statement with our neighbor. It also covers how hunger and poverty directly relate to the Lord’s Prayer, as well as how we are called to create communities where all are fed.

Hunger Catechism: Daily Bread

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Community Assistance Resources by State

Download a ZIP file (16 mb) of community resources by state.

Community Assistance Resources by State

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Community Gardens How-To-Guide

Find practical tips on logistics, crafting a vision and incorporating a community garden into the life of your congregation.

Community Gardens How-To-Guide

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Community Gardens How-To-Guide (Spanish)

Find practical tips on logistics, crafting a vision and incorporating a community garden into the life of your congregation.

Community Gardens How-To-Guide (Spanish)

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Daily Bread: A Discussion Guide for Meal Packing Events

With fun activities, prayers and stories based on real-life situations, this guide will help your group have deep, meaningful conversations about hunger, service and what it means to be church for the sake of the world.

Daily Bread: A Discussion Guide for Meal Packing Events

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Digging In: A Leader's Guide to Service Learning

This leader’s guide is designed to help you plan your next service opportunity. It’s organized into four steps (Preparation, Action, Reflection and Celebration) and will walk you through how to make the most out of your service opportunity.

Digging In: A Leader's Guide to Service Learning

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Global Farm Challenge Do-it-Yourself Field Experience

This guide is intended to help you set up your own Global Farm Challenge Field Experience, an opportunity for youth and adults to experience the challenges smallholder farmers face bringing their crops to market as they aim to produce enough profit for food and savings. The setup is based on how ELCA World Hunger designed the track at the ELCA Youth Gathering in 2018, but you are encouraged to be creative in your context.

Global Farm Challenge Do-it-Yourself Field Experience

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ELCA World Hunger's Feeding Ministries Guide

If you are interested in starting a feeding ministry, this guide will provide tips and strategies for planning, sourcing food, engaging volunteers and much more. If you are part of an existing feeding ministry, you will find ideas for growing, expanding or reimagining the work you are already doing.

ELCA World Hunger's Feeding Ministries Guide

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Food for a Week: Helps and Handouts

Download this document to find helps, handouts and other resources to accompany your Food for a Week event.

Food for a Week: Helps and Handouts

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Food for a Week: Leader's Guide

This guide is designed to help you lead your congregation or youth group in a very personal, interactive experience about hunger in the United States they won’t soon forget.

Food for a Week: Leader's Guide

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Food for a Week: PowerPoint Presentation

This customizable PowerPoint presentation is designed to help you facilitate the Food for a Week simulation in your context.

Food for a Week: PowerPoint Presentation

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Food For A Week Profile Handouts

Download this document for dozens of customizable profiles to use in your Food for a Week event.

Food For A Week Profile Handouts

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Road Map to Food Drives: A By-Youth, For-Youth Guide to Feeding Communities

Complete with step-by-step instructions, handouts and more, this by-youth, for-youth guide makes it easy and fun to organize a successful food drive in any community.

Road Map to Food Drives: A By-Youth, For-Youth Guide to Feeding Communities

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Global Farm Challenge Brochure

Introduce Global Farm Challenge to youth and your whole congregation with this brochure to learn more about why this campaign matters and the difference you can make by taking part in our call to work toward a just world where all are fed.

Global Farm Challenge Brochure

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Global Farm Challenge Decal

Through ELCA World Hunger, our church creatively and courageously works through a just world where all are fed. Share your passion for this work with others by displaying this ELCA World Hunger decal on your car, water bottle, laptop or wherever else you choose! Available to order in packs of 20.

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Housing: A Practical Guide for Learning, Advocating and Building

This is a new ELCA World Hunger resource for congregations who want to learn about and take action to address the housing crisis in their communities through step-by-step guidance on how to build awareness and capacity around the root causes of homelessness, how to become an advocate for affordable housing and people experiencing homelessness, and, finally, how to build affordable housing.

Housing: A Practical Guide for Learning, Advocating and Building

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Hunger Catechism: 1st Article of the Creed

This lesson discusses environmental justice, climate change and how we are called as Christians to care for God’s creation and, in doing so, care for our neighbor.

Hunger Catechism: 1st Article of the Creed

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Hungering for Justice Study Guide

This five-week educational series uncovers how our Lutheran faith shapes our perspective and role in the economy. Each week looks at one key aspect of the economy and explores questions related to economic justice.

Hungering for Justice Study Guide

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[UPDATED!] Know Your Neighborhood Worksheet and Guide

This updated guide provides suggestions for finding data related to several areas that impact food security: housing, employment and food access. Statistics, numbers and other data can help communicate the impact of your ministry, encourage supporters and identify possible areas for growth or change. Data can help you and others know more about the challenges our neighbors face — and the assets that are available in a community.

[UPDATED!] Know Your Neighborhood Worksheet and Guide

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Placemat A

This placemat is designed as a worksheet to accompany the ELCA World Hunger Service Learning Guide.

Placemat A

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Placemat B

This placemat is designed as a worksheet to accompany the ELCA World Hunger Service Learning Guide.

Placemat B

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Do-it-Yourself Track Experience

This guide is intended to help you set up your own Walk for Water experience. The set-up is based on how ELCA World Hunger designed the track at the ELCA Youth Gathering, but you are encouraged to be creative in your context. Newly added Flint, Mich. track! 

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Your gifts to ELCA World Hunger impact millions of lives around the world. But don’t just take our word for it. Read stories and watch videos of real people whose lives have been transformed forever.

LifeLines Fall 2023 (PDF)

The Fall 2023 issue of the LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2023 (PDF)

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LifeLines Fall 2023 (Interactive)

The Fall 2023 issue of the LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2023 (Interactive)

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LifeLines Spring 2023 (PDF)

The spring 2023 issue of "LifeLines" includes stories of ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response from around the world, as well as a map and financial highlights from 2022.

LifeLines Spring 2023 (PDF)

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LifeLines Spring 2023 (Interactive)

The spring 2023 issue of "LifeLines" includes stories of ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response from around the world, as well as a map and financial highlights from 2022.

LifeLines Spring 2023 (Interactive)

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LifeLines Fall 2022 (PDF)

The Fall 2022 issue of the LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2022 (PDF)

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LifeLines Fall 2022 (Interactive)

The Fall 2022 issue of the LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2022 (Interactive)

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LifeLines Spring 2022 (PDF)

The spring 2022 issue of "LifeLines" includes stories of ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response from around the world, as well as a map and financial highlights from 2021.

LifeLines Spring 2022 (PDF)

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LifeLines Spring 2022 (Interactive)

The spring 2022 issue of "LifeLines" includes stories of ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response from around the world, as well as a map and financial highlights from 2021.

LifeLines Spring 2022 (Interactive)

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LifeLines Fall 2021 (PDF)

The Fall 2021 issue of the LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2021 (PDF)

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LifeLines Fall 2021 (Interactive)

The Fall 2021 issue of the LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2021 (Interactive)

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LifeLines Spring 2021 (Interactive)

The spring 2021 issue of "LifeLines" includes stories of ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response from around the world, as well as a map and financial highlights from 2020.

LifeLines Spring 2021 (Interactive)

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LifeLines Fall 2020 (Interactive)

The Fall 2020 issue of LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2020 (Interactive)

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LifeLines Spring 2020 (Interactive)

The Spring 2020 issue of LifeLines offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world, as well as a map and financial highlights from 2019.

LifeLines Spring 2020 (Interactive)

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LifeLines Fall 2019 (Interactive)

The Fall 2019 issue of LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2019 (Interactive)

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Reproducible Stories Fall 2019

Use these real stories in your Sunday bulletins and newsletters to highlight the life-saving work made possible by gifts to ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response.

Reproducible Stories Fall 2019

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Kanchan’s Story (Madhya Pradesh, India)

Kanchan’s Story (Madhya Pradesh, India)

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The Seeds of Change in Malawi Video (Vimeo)

"The Seeds of Change in Malawi" is a 360-degree, virtual reality video designed to immerse viewers in what it's like to be a smallholder farmer in Malawi. For the best viewing experience, watch on a headset or via the YouTube app. To download the video, select the "Download" button from the Vimeo web page. Or view the video on YouTube.

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The Seeds of Change in Malawi Video (Youtube)

"The Seeds of Change in Malawi" is a 360-degree, virtual reality video designed to immerse viewers in what it's like to be a smallholder farmer in Malawi. For the best viewing experience, watch on a headset or via the YouTube app.

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Kanchan's Story - Discussion Guide

This guide will help you lead a group discussion on nutrition after watching Kanchan's Story.

Kanchan's Story - Discussion Guide

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Robyn’s Story (Northampton, Mass.)

Robyn’s Story (Northampton, Mass.)

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Robyn's Story - Discussion Guide

This guide will help you lead a group discussion on homelessness after watching Robyn's story.

Robyn's Story - Discussion Guide

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Saroj’s Story (Madhya Pradesh, India)

Saroj’s Story (Madhya Pradesh, India)

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Shobi’s Table (St. Paul, Minn.)

Shobi’s Table (St. Paul, Minn.)

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LifeLines Spring 2019

The Spring 2019 issue of LifeLines offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world, as well as a map and financial highlights from 2018.

LifeLines Spring 2019

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LifeLines Fall 2018

The Fall 2018 issue of LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2018

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LifeLines Summer 2018

The Summer 2018 issue of LifeLines offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world, as well as a map and financial highlights from 2017.

LifeLines Summer 2018

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LifeLines Spring 2018

The Spring 2018 issue of LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Spring 2018

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LifeLines Fall 2017

The Fall 2017 issue of LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2017

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LifeLines Summer 2017

The Summer 2017 issue of LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Summer 2017

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LifeLines Winter 2017

The Winter 2017 issue of LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Winter 2017

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LifeLines Fall 2016

The Fall 2016 issue of LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2016

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LifeLines Fall 2016

The Spring 2016 issue of LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2016

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Kenneth's Story - Handout

Download the handout to explore issues surrounding unemployment and underemployment.

Kenneth's Story - Handout

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Kenneth's Story - Discussion Guide

This guide will help you lead a group discussion on criminal justice after watching Kenneth's story.

Kenneth's Story - Discussion Guide

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Kenneth's Story - Milwaukee

A job readiness program at Cross Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wisc., helps Kenneth find work, community and self-worth.

Kenneth's Story - Milwaukee

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DIKO Marie's Story

DIKO Marie
Niem, Central African Republic 
With access to a newly constructed spring box, DIKO Marie and her community have access to clean, safe water. They are stronger, healthier and enjoying a better quality of life.

DIKO Marie's Story

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DIKO Marie's Story - Handout

Download the handout to learn more about spring boxes and subsistence farming.

DIKO Marie's Story - Handout

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DIKO Marie's Story - Discussion Guide

Download the discussion guide that will provide you with ideas on how to debrief the video.

DIKO Marie's Story - Discussion Guide

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Jim Freeman's Story

Jim Freeman's Story
Spartanburg, South Carolina
At 88 years old, Jim counts on meals, visiting nurses and volunteers to stay healthy and free from hunger.

Jim Freeman's Story

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Jim Freeman’s Story - Handout

Download the handout to explore issues surrounding older adults and hunger.

Jim Freeman’s Story - Handout

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Jim Freeman’s Story - Discussion Guide

This guide will help you lead a group discussion after watching Jim Freeman’s story.

Jim Freeman’s Story - Discussion Guide

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Virginia Quispe's Story

Virginia Quispe's Story
La Paz, Bolivia
Watch as a microloan helps Virginia expand her small business and better provide for her family.

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Virginia Quispe’s Story - Handout

Download the handout to learn more about microlending and the Bolivian economy

Virginia Quispe’s Story - Handout

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Virginia Quispe’s Story - Discussion Guide

This guide will help you lead a group discussion after watching Virginia Quispe’s story.

Virginia Quispe’s Story - Discussion Guide

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The Kafley Family Story

The Kafley Family Story
Chicago, Illinois
Watch the Kafley family get a fresh start after living as refugees for 18 years.

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Kafley Family Story - Discussion Guide

This guide will help you lead a group discussion after watching the Kafley family’s story.

Kafley Family Story - Discussion Guide

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The Lingson Family Story

The Lingson Family Story
Kaseleka, Malawi
How can goats change a village? Watch as gifts of livestock help the Lingson family end hunger.

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Lingson Family Story - Discussion Guide

This guide will help you lead a group discussion after watching the Lingson Family’s story.

Lingson Family Story - Discussion Guide

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ELCA World Hunger Video Series

The ELCA World Hunger Video Series features the stories of 6 different individuals whose lives have been impacted by gifts to ELCA World Hunger.

ELCA World Hunger Video Series

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Walk for Water Video

This colorful, 8-page brochure offers an introduction to ELCA World Hunger, including a world map of where your gifts are at work. This brochure is perfectly sized for worship bulletins and it can also be used for events and displays. - See more at: https://www.elca.org/Resources/ELCA-World-Hunger#sthash.Lc23D55D.dpuf
This two-minute video provides an overview of the water crisis and introduces the Walk for Water. It’s great to preview with your youth group and congregation.

Walk for Water Video

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Walk for Water Video - Download

This two-minute video provides an overview of the water crisis and introduces the Walk for Water. It’s great to preview with your youth group and congregation.

Walk for Water Video - Download

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LifeLines Winter 2016

The Winter 2016 issue of LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Winter 2016

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LifeLines Fall 2015

The Fall 2015 issue of LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Fall 2015

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LifeLines Spring 2015

The Spring 2015 issue of LifeLines newsletter offers stories of how your gifts help communities and families in the U.S. and around the world.

LifeLines Spring 2015

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This is lesson planning made easy! The Hunger Education Toolkits provide lessons and activities on a variety of interesting topics. Mix and match activities to create the perfect plan for your group.

Climate and Hunger Toolkit

This resource contains a collection of activities to help participants explore the connections between hunger, climate change and their faith. Each activity can be used separately, or activities can be combined to design a longer learning session.

Climate and Hunger Toolkit

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Animals and Hunger Connection

Choose this theme if you want to introduce your audience to support the use of animals in development projects. Through activities and conversation, intersections and our appropriate responses.

Animals and Hunger Connection

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Disaster and Hunger Connections

Choose this theme if you want to introduce your audience to the intersections between disasters and hunger. Through activities and conversation, explore these intersections and our appropriate responses.

Disaster and Hunger Connections

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ELCA World Hunger Basics

This Toolkit will help introduce your audience to the mission and ministry of ELCA World Hunger. Great for those who are learning about ELCA World Hunger for the first time and those who need a refresher course.

ELCA World Hunger Basics

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Food and Hunger Connection

This toolkit will invite your group to reflect on the gift and responsibility of food and its relationship to hunger in the world. Through activities and conversation, you will explore the many intersections and our appropriate responses.

Food and Hunger Connection

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Gender and Hunger Connection

This toolkit will help introduce your audience to the intersections between gender and hunger. Through activities and conversation, explore these intersections and our appropriate responses.

Gender and Hunger Connection

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Health and Hunger Toolkit

This toolkit will help introduce your audience to the intersections between health and hunger. Through activities and conversation, explore these intersections and our appropriate responses.

Health and Hunger Toolkit

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Hunger and Climate Change Connections

This Tookit will help introduce your audience to the intersections between climate change and hunger. Through activities and conversation, explore these intersections and our appropriate responses.

Hunger and Climate Change Connections

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Water Toolkit Connection

This Toolkit will help users think about the amazing gift of water and the many ways people around the world use water. Through activities and conversation, explore these intersections and our appropriate responses.

Water Toolkit Connection

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VBS Program Booklet

Bring one of ELCA World Hunger’s Vacation Bible School programs to your congregation this summer! This resource previews each of ELCA World Hunger's six Vacation Bible School programs and will help you select which one is right for your group or congregation.

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"God's New Creation" Vacation Bible School

Welcome to "God's New Creation," ELCA World Hunger's Vacation Bible School Program for 2023! In the sessions and activities, your group will have the chance to learn about an important part of our work: animals! By helping farmers access animals and learn new ways to care for them, we can take an effective, sustainable step toward ending hunger. Each day of “God’s New Creation” offers large- and small-group activities, crafts, games, snacks and more. These are designed to be adaptable, so you can adjust the program to meet your needs.

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"God's New Creation" Vacation Bible School Music

"God's New Creation" Vacation Bible School Music

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"God's New Creation" Vacation Bible School Cover & Title Graphics

"God's New Creation" Vacation Bible School Cover & Title Graphics

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"God's New Creation" Vacation Bible School Station Signs

"God's New Creation" Vacation Bible School Station Signs

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"God's New Creation" Vacation Bible School Story Pictures

"God's New Creation" Vacation Bible School Story Pictures

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"Tree of Healing" Vacation Bible School Program - Singles (printer-friendly)

Come learn about health at the “Tree of Healing,” ELCA World Hunger’s VBS program for 2022! Through skits, stories and activities, participants will learn what it means to be healthy in body, mind and spirit. This program includes sessions on grief, mental wellness, environmental health and more. The leader’s guide offers suggestions for in-person and online activities for children of all ages, including new videos for 2022! We hope to see you at the “Tree of Healing” this year.

"Tree of Healing" Vacation Bible School Program - Singles (printer-friendly)

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"Tree of Healing" Vacation Bible School Program - Spreads

Come learn about health at the “Tree of Healing,” ELCA World Hunger’s VBS program for 2022! Through skits, stories and activities, participants will learn what it means to be healthy in body, mind and spirit. This program includes sessions on grief, mental wellness, environmental health and more. The leader’s guide offers suggestions for in-person and online activities for children of all ages, including new videos for 2022! We hope to see you at the “Tree of Healing” this year.

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"Tree of Healing" VBS Supplemental Toolkit

This folder contains easy-to-print graphics and other items from the “Tree of Healing” Vacation Bible School.

"Tree of Healing" VBS Supplemental Toolkit

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"Tree of Healing" Braille Alphabet Sheets

Day 3 of ELCA World Hunger’s "Tree of Healing" VBS leader guide includes an activity with a braille page. This resource offers an opportunity to order supplemental and identical braille pages for your program or for other activities where you'd like to teach children or youth about braille.

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"River of Life" Vacation Bible School Program

"River of Life" is a Vacation Bible School program that guides children through learning about the work to which God calls us in the world. This year’s VBS will focus on the importance of water, highlighting how ELCA World Hunger is working with our neighbors around the world in projects related to clean water. This five-day program includes large-group gatherings, small-group activities, games, crafts and ideas for snacks.

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"River of Life" Vacation Bible School Program At-Home Guide

"River of Life" Vacation Bible School Program At-Home Guide

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“River of Life” VBS Supplemental Toolkit (118.5 mb)

This folder contains easy-to-print graphics and other items from the “River of Life” Vacation Bible School.

“River of Life” VBS Supplemental Toolkit (118.5 mb)

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"On Earth As in Heaven" At-Home Guide

This guide is designed to adapt the VBS for use during times of physical distancing.

"On Earth As in Heaven" At-Home Guide

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"On Earth As in Heaven" Vacation Bible School Program

"On Earth As in Heaven" is a vacation Bible school study that helps children learn about hunger, hope and the work to which God calls us in the world. The five-day program focuses on the Lord's Prayer, with stories and activities related to hunger, health, peace and more. The five-day program includes sample schedules, music, skits, and snack and craft ideas.

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"On Earth As in Heaven" Vacation Bible School Program - Spanish

"On Earth As in Heaven" is a vacation Bible school study that helps children learn about hunger, hope and the work to which God calls us in the world. The five-day program focuses on the Lord's Prayer, with stories and activities related to hunger, health, peace and more. The five-day program includes sample schedules, music, skits, and snack and craft ideas.

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"On Earth As in Heaven" Vacation Bible School Certificate

This certificate can be printed and filled out to celebrate children's participation in ELCA World Hunger's vacation Bible school "On Earth As in Heaven."

"On Earth As in Heaven" Vacation Bible School Certificate

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"On Earth As in Heaven" Vacation Bible School Poster

This poster can be printed and filled out to promote your congregation's participation in ELCA World Hunger's vacation Bible school "On Earth As in Heaven."

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"On Earth As in Heaven" Vacation Bible School Supplemental Toolkit

This folder contains easy-to-print versions of the various images within the “On Earth As in Heaven" ​VBS. (90 mb)

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"On Earth As in Heaven" Vacation Bible School Day 1 Music

This folder contains the song "Share Everything" - chords and lyrics PDF, instrumental WAV file and a voice WAV file - compressed into a ZIP file. (45 mb)

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"On Earth As in Heaven" Vacation Bible School Day 2 Music

This folder contains the song "Healing Hands" - chords and lyrics PDF, instrumental WAV file and a voice WAV file - compressed into a ZIP file. (57 mb)

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"On Earth As in Heaven" Vacation Bible School Day 3 Music

This folder contains the song "Everyone in the Kingdom" - chords and lyrics PDF, instrumental WAV file and a voice WAV file - compressed into a ZIP file. (64 mb)

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"On Earth As in Heaven" Vacation Bible School Day 4 Music

This folder contains the song "Glory" - chords and lyrics PDF, instrumental WAV file and a voice WAV file - compressed into a ZIP file. (44 mb)

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"On Earth As in Heaven" Vacation Bible School Day 5 Music

This folder contains the song "Share the Peace" - chords and lyrics PDF, instrumental WAV file and a voice WAV file - compressed into a ZIP file. (38 mb)

"On Earth As in Heaven" Vacation Bible School Day 5 Music

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"Who is My Neighbor?" Vacation Bible School Leader Guide

This vacation Bible school curriculum explores the theme of "Who is My Neighbor?" Participants will learn about some of the people around the world who are our neighbors in the kingdom of God, and the work of ELCA World Hunger. Includes skits, schedules, snack and craft ideas and more.

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"Who is My Neighbor?" VBS Poster

This 11x17" poster can be printed and used to promote your congregation's session of ELCA World Hunger's vacation Bible school "Who is My Neighbor?" Includes spaces to write in the details specific to your congregation.

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"Who is My Neighbor?" VBS Certificate

This certificate can be printed and filled out to celebrate children's participation in ELCA World Hunger's vacation Bible school "Who is My Neighbor?"

"Who is My Neighbor?" VBS Certificate

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"Who is My Neighbor?" Supplemental Toolkit

This folder contains easy-to-print versions of the schedule and various images within the "Who Is My Neighbor?" ​VBS.

"Who is My Neighbor?" Supplemental Toolkit

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Sample - Who is My Neighbor? Vacation Bible School guide

This is a sample of the first day of the forthcoming new Vacation Bible School guide from ELCA World Hunger. Download the sample, and look for the full resource coming soon.

Sample - Who is My Neighbor? Vacation Bible School guide

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God’s Good Creation VBS Supplemental Toolkit

This folder contains easy-to-print versions of the various images within the “God’s Good Creation" ​VBS.

God’s Good Creation VBS Supplemental Toolkit

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God's Good Creation: Vacation Bible School study

"God's Good Creation" is a vacation Bible school study that helps children learn about hunger, hope and the work to which God calls us in the world. The five-day program highlights the work of ELCA World Hunger and includes a schedule, educational activities, skits, snack and craft ideas.

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God's Good Creation: Vacation Bible School Promotional Poster

This 11x17" poster can be printed and used to promote your congregation's session of "God's Good Creation," ELCA World Hunger's vacation Bible school. Includes spaces to write in the details specific to your congregation.

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God's Good Creation: Vacation Bible School Certificate

This certificate can be printed and filled out to celebrate children's participation in God's Good Creation, ELCA World Hunger's vacation Bible school.

God's Good Creation: Vacation Bible School Certificate

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The map will show the range of household income for communities in the synod, as well as the locations of ELCA congregations in the synod. Select the map for your synod. Note: Maps are not available for the Slovak Zion Synod.

1A - Alaska Synod

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1B - Northwest Washington Synod

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1C - Southwestern Washington Synod

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1D - Northwest Intermountain Synod

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1E - Oregon Synod

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1F - Montana Synod

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2A - Sierra Pacific Synod

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2B - Southwest California Synod

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2C - Pacifica Synod

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2D - Grand Canyon Synod

2D - Grand Canyon Synod

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2E - Rocky Mountain Synod

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3A - Western North Dakota Synod

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3B - Eastern North Dakota Synod

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3C - South Dakota Synod

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3D - Northwestern Minnesota Synod

3D - Northwestern Minnesota Synod

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3E - Northeastern Minnesota Synod

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3F - Southwestern Minnesota Synod

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3G - Minneapolis Area Synod

3G - Minneapolis Area Synod

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3H - Saint Paul Area Synod

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3I - Southeastern Minnesota Synod

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4A - Nebraska Synod

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4B - Central States Synod

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4C - Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod

4C - Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod

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4D - Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod

4D - Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod

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4E - Southwestern Texas Synod

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4F - Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod

4F - Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod

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5A - Metropolitan Chicago Synod

5A - Metropolitan Chicago Synod

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5B - Northern Illinois Synod

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5C - Central/Southern Illinois Synod

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5D - Southeastern Iowa Synod

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5E - Western Iowa Synod

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5F - Northeastern Iowa Synod

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5G - Northern Great Lakes Synod

5G - Northern Great Lakes Synod

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5H - Northwest Synod of Wisconsin

5H - Northwest Synod of Wisconsin

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5I - East-Central Synod of Wisconsin

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5J - Greater Milwaukee Synod

5J - Greater Milwaukee Synod

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5K - South-Central Synod of Wisconsin

5K - South-Central Synod of Wisconsin

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5L - La Crosse Area Synod

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6A - Southeast Michigan Synod

6A - Southeast Michigan Synod

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6B - North/West Lower Michigan Synod

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6C - Indiana-Kentucky Synod

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6D - Northwestern Ohio Synod

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6E - Northeastern Ohio Synod

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6F - Southern Ohio Synod

6F - Southern Ohio Synod

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7A - New Jersey Synod

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7B - New England Synod

7B - New England Synod

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7C - Metropolitan New York Synod

7C - Metropolitan New York Synod

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7D - Upstate New York Synod

7D - Upstate New York Synod

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7E - Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod

7E - Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod

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7F - Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod

7F - Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod

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8A - Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod

8A - Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod

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8B - Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod

8B - Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod

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8C - Allegheny Synod

8C - Allegheny Synod

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8D - Lower Susquehanna Synod

8D - Lower Susquehanna Synod

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8E - Upper Susquehanna Synod

8E - Upper Susquehanna Synod

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8F - Delaware-Maryland Synod

8F - Delaware-Maryland Synod

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8G - Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Synod

8G - Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Synod

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8H - West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod

8H - West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod

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9A - Virginia Synod

9A - Virginia Synod

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9B - North Carolina Synod

9B - North Carolina Synod

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9C - South Carolina Synod

9C - South Carolina Synod

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9D - Southeastern Synod

9D - Southeastern Synod

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9E - Florida-Bahamas Synod

9E - Florida-Bahamas Synod

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9E - Caribbean Synod

9E - Caribbean Synod

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