Regardless of age, race, or status in life, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America welcome you to join this community of faith. If you’re unfamiliar with our church, some of what you learn may surprise you.

We are the largest Lutheran church body in the United States with 10,000 congregations and 4.5 million people.  The ELCA is an engaged, active body of people who put faith in God into action -- in millions of ways, all over the world. Join us!