Dear Partner in Ministry
Thank you for your love and leadership that is reaching far beyond the walls of your church. Through a partnership with Lutheran World Relief, you are addressing the root causes of migration, reaching survivors in Türkiye whose lives were devastated by the earthquakes, walking alongside our neighbors in Ukraine and so much more. Please use the resources below to invite and encourage your congregation as they share God’s love. Thank you for your compassion.
In gratitude,
Addressing the Root Causes of Migration
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VIDEO
Share this video with your congregation
Thanks to your love, Roselvina De León González and her family have the resources to build a brighter future at home — instead of migrating to other countries to find work. See how your congregation’s generosity can help address the root causes of migration. Download this video and share in worship or online.
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PUBLICITY TOOLS
Share these stories in your congregation’s publications
Your congregation’s love can bring hope to our neighbors around the world. Share stories and photos in your congregation’s bulletin, newsletter and/or on social media. All the needed tools are included for your use.
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LEARN MORE
Restoring hope in Central America
Across Central America, a host of factors are driving high levels of migration, especially among youth. Learn how your congregation can reach our neighbors before they leave home by giving the gift of hope through education.
Türkiye Response Updates
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VIDEO
Your love is on the ground in Türkiye
Your love was on the ground in Türkiye and providing hope for our neighbors almost immediately after the devastating earthquakes. Hear from families in Türkiye and reports from our staff on the ground about how your love is reaching earthquake survivors.
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RESOURCES
Photos, videos and more
Use our suite of resources to help you guide your congregation. Photos, videos, bulletin insert, social media graphics and more are all in this easy to use resource space. Thank you for leading your congregation to share God’s love with earthquake survivors.
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LATEST UPDATES
LWR’s response to the earthquakes in Türkiye
Lutheran World Relief was in Türkiye almost immediately after the earthquake in February. This report details the ways your generosity is reaching our neighbors.
Ukraine Response Updates
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VIDEO (long)
Share this video in worship or online (5:19)
Hear from Ukrainian refugees about their experience when the war started and how your congregation’s gifts continue to provide hope.
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VIDEO (short)
Share this video in worship or online (2:43)
Hear from Ukrainian refugees about their experience when the war started and how your congregation’s gifts continue to provide hope.
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PUBLICITY TOOLS
Share this update in your congregation’s publications
Share stories and photos from Ukraine and Poland in your congregation’s bulletin, newsletter and/or on social media. All the needed tools are included for your use.
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LATEST UPDATES
LWR’s response to the crisis in Ukraine
Lutheran World Relief has committed more than $12.1 million to respond to the crisis in Ukraine. This report details the ways that funding is reaching our neighbors.
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PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Download and share with your congregation
Our Ukraine response resources can be found and downloaded by visiting our easy-to-use online resource album.
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INSPIRING GENEROSITY
Congregations multiply love
Abundance begets abundance. Read how three congregations harnessed larger communities to multiply impact for Ukraine relief.
Share God's Love
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DONATE
Share your congregation’s love
At this very moment, a mother is heartbroken, sick with worry about her child. Your love can be the answer to this mother’s prayer that her child has a promising and thriving future.
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WORLD OF GOOD
Be there for neighbors before the next disaster
Dangerous tropical storms, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and other life-threatening disasters are on the rise. And it’s our poorest neighbors who suffer the most. Your congregation’s love can help us respond when the next disaster hits.
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COMING SOON
Meet our staff ready to connect with your congregation
LWR has a team of pastors and staff across the country ready to connect your congregation to the ways you can share God’s love with our neighbors all around the world. Contact one of our experts today!
Hands-on Service
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Make LWR Quilts
Making LWR Mission Quilts is a tangible way to express love to our neighbors in need. Quilts can be used as warm bedding, simple tents or floor coverings. Each one reflects God’s loving presence in a world rife with suffering.
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LEARN MORE
Make LWR Kits
People of all ages can make LWR kits and offer comfort and care to our neighbors who need it most. Learn how your congregation can share love and provide dignity and hope.
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ORDER NOW
Purchase LWR Farmers Market Coffee
When you caffeinate your congregation with our coffee, you can know that a farmer received a strong price. Be sure to try our new hazelnut flavor!
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.