Dear Partner in Ministry,
As we live into this new year, we are also offered new hope — the hope of an empty tomb. The hope of a vaccine, of an eventual return to business as usual.
But we aren’t there yet, and waiting can be so hard. We know how diligently you've worked to support your communities' spiritual and physical needs during this long journey through the wilderness. We've heard how congregations are restless, eager to be God's hands and feet in a hurting world.
At Lutheran World Relief, we're here to help. We built this webpage specifically for congregational leaders to find powerful resources to engage your congregation's hearts and hands to put God's love in actions, whether you're meeting in person or worshipping online.
On this page, you'll find a variety of ways for your congregation to tap into this ministry. And while you're here, don't forget to sign up for congregational leader email updates so we can let you know when we have new resources ready for you.
It is our deep joy to be in partnership with you and help your congregation bring God's kingdom into this world. Until your congregation's love reaches every neighbor.
Engage your congregation in God’s work
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Lenten resources
We've created a 5-week sermon series called "Sensing Hope" — along with individual or small group study guides and a hands-on service activity. Turn Lent into a season of hope for your congregation and our global neighbors.
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Personal Care Kit Drive
After a year of crisis, our warehouse shelves are nearly empty, and the needs are great! You can help by engaging your congregation to make Personal Care Kits. Visit our Lent resources for more info, and promote your kit drive with these helpful publicity tools.
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Become an Ambassador
Is someone in your congregation passionate about loving their neighbors around the world? Encourage them to become an LWR Ambassador!
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Read more
How a small congregation makes a big impact
After the blast in Beirut, Nelsonville Lutheran Church got together to send $10,000 to help. What's so amazing? They average 56 attendees weekly.
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Read more
Meet an LWR Ambassador
"When you're called to do something, God just kind of puts where you need to be," says Matt Griffiths, 27, LWR's newest Ambassador.
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Special gift
Honor your quilters & kit makers
To show our gratitude, we've created the Quilt & Kit Affinity Pin as a special gift for our faithful LWR quilters and kit makers. Please encourage those in your congregation to pre-order their FREE PIN to let their love shine!
More ways to get involved
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Make LWR Quilts & Kits
As the coronavirus pandemic strains poor communities, we need congregations to make LWR Quilts & Kits more than ever.
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Quilts connect hands and hearts around the world
LWR Mission Quilts a tangible lasting bond between the people who lovely assemble them, and our neighbors around the world, who receive quilts in their greatest times of need.
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Purchase LWR Farmers Market Coffee
When you caffeinate your congregation with our coffee, you can know that a farmer received a strong price.
Your LOVE and GIFT will help those with the very least
Lutheran World Relief is here to carry the love of Lutheran congregations to the world… until your love reaches every neighbor.