Grow in your faith

We have a dedicated page for ways you can nurture your faith.

Help others

		How does ELCA Disaster Response work? Why give to ELCA Disaster Response? Learn more here.
	Global Health Ministries - how our church helps with health needs worldwide
	FreeDonation.com - gives to a variety of charitable causes
	The Hunger Site - just by clicking here you give to hunger

Advocate for justice

	The Lutheran Network for Justice Advocacy. This network is leading a major effort to develop nonpartisan, statewide, grassroots organization of people committed to working for greater justice and compassion in public policy in Illinois.
	The ELCA Washington Office offers information and opportunities for you to speak out on a variety of issues that concern the church in society.

Connections for you

	Metropolitan Chicago Synod
	Central Diocese, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa - companion synod to the Metropolitan Chicago Synod.
	Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, with some interactive features, making it easier for you to find help.
	Lutheran churches around the world
	Other churches in your community - through ForMinistry.com

Thinking of seminary?

	Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
	Other ELCA seminaries

Or how about a Lutheran College?

www.lutherancolleges.org

Shopping and Fun

	Click Augsburg Fortress banner for general shopping; see box below for newest resources.
	Old Lutheran is a site to shop for Old Lutheran items (shirts, caps, mugs, etc.) as well as for lots of other neat and fun things (recipes, games, post cards, etc.)