The ELCA is the national church organization of which St. Paul's is a member congregation. Their website has information on the history of the ELCA, current activities of Lutherans around the country, and many resources regarding faith and its practice in the world.
Western North Dakota Synod of the ELCA The ELCA has 65 synods across the country; St Paul's is located in the Western North DakotaSynod. If you are looking for information on congregations in our area or upcoming synod event, please click on the link above to visit their website.
Global Mission is the unit of the ELCA which engages relationships within the global family of Lutheran Churches. ELCA Global Mission has established companion synods around the world which pairs an ELCA synod with companion church bodies around the world. Global Mission also supports around 270 ELCA missionaries in 48 countries. The Central African Republic is the companion synod of the Western North Dakota synod. St Paul's supports Anne and Willie Lanjie as ELCA missionaries to Senegal.
ELCA World Hunger is a comprehensive and sustainable program that uses multiple strategies—relief, development, education, and advocacy—to
address the root causes of hunger and poverty. ELCA World Hunger
responds to neighbors around the corner and around the world. If you are interested in learning more about World Hunger or how to support their efforts, please visit their website. ELCA Disaster Response
ELCA Disaster Response helps to bring God’s comfort, healing and renewal to those affected by disasters. Some current and ongoing responses have been to the crisis in Darfur, flooding in the Midwest and Gulf Coast of the U.S., the world food crisis, and the drought in Ethiopia. Visit their website for more information on ELCA Disaster Response and how you can make a difference.
Camp of the Cross is a Christian camp which offers summer youth camps and year-round retreats for all ages. The camp is located 9 miles west of Garrison. You can find information on their camps and retreats on their website.
