Teens Around the Community of Sussex (TACOS)
Watch the story of Teens Around the Community of Sussex (TACOS) — an outreach ministry program based at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Sussex, that’s open to all teens in the surrounding community.
Stories from Our Synod
The word “synod” means “on the road together.” When we work together as one Body in Christ, we can accomplish incredible things! Click the links below to read and watch inspiring stories of the impact of this shared work in our community…
Milwaukee Correctional Center Helps Stock Food Pantry Shelves Emptied by Pandemic
“I felt good because I knew [the extra produce from our garden] was going to a church for their food pantry.” (Story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.)
Seeds of Collaboration and Blessing
What happens when a local non-profit community garden, two ELCA churches and a middle school find a common mission? A community is nourished in both body and soul.
Community Garden Plot Partners
All Peoples Gathering Church in Milwaukee partners with congregations across our synod, like St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Rubicon, to grow and share fresh produce with the community. (Story by Outreach for Hope.)
Share These Stories With Your Congregation
We invite you to share these stories of impact in worship, an upcoming adult forum, or your next newsletter! Our congregational promo kit includes a bulletin insert, color and grayscale flyer, presentation slide, and pre-written newsletter copy and banner graphic.
Stories from ELCA Churchwide
For the latest stories from across the ELCA, check out Stories of Faith in Action. This multimedia publication from ELCA Churchwide and Living Lutheran shows how your congregation’s Mission Support offering funds ministries across our church!
Funding Our Shared Impact
These stories of impact are only possible through Mission Support, which is the portion of your congregational offerings that help fund the ELCA’s synod and churchwide ministries. We invite congregational leaders to learn more, complete our Mission Support Intent Form, and download worship resources to celebrate your commitment to helping these ministries thrive.
