The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America resulted from a union of three North
American Lutheran church bodies: The American Lutheran Church, the Association of
Evangelical Lutheran Churches and the Lutheran Church in America.
The three churches agreed to unite in 1982. They formed a 70-member Commission for
a New Lutheran Church, which planned the merger. The plan was approved by church
conventions in 1986, and the ELCA constituting convention was held April 30-May
3, 1987, with the church actually beginning operations on January 1, 1988.
The ELCA meets in assembly every two years; at its 2001 Church wide Assembly it
elected its third bishop, The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, who will be eligible for re-election
at the 2007 Church wide Assembly.
The South-Central Synod of Wisconsin of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
is an organization deeply rooted in the gospel of God's grace. We exist, in partnership
with the church wide organization, to assist congregations and members to:
* worship God through Word and Sacrament and through the lives of prayer, praise,
and thanksgiving.
*nurture one another in the Word of God and grow in faith and commitment to Jesus
Christ.
* give our lives joyfully in witness and service.
Lutheran Social Services
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is one of
the largest human service agencies in the two-state area. Our mission is "Motivated
by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives."
Each year, Lutheran Social Services (LSS) touches the lives of over 100,000 people
through a variety of compassionate social services from adoption to counseling to
older adult services. Our programs and services are offered to all, regardless of
faith.
As a non-profit agency, LSS relies on the generous support of churches, corporations,
foundations and thousands of individuals to continue our mission.
http://www.lsswis.org
Empowered by God's unconditional love in Jesus Christ, Lutheran World Relief envisions
a world in which each person and every generation lives in justice, dignity, and
peace.
Lutheran World Relief works with partners in 50 countries to help people grow food,
improve health, strengthen communities, end conflict, build livelihoods and recover
from disasters. With people in the U.S., we work for justice for those we serve.
U.S. Lutherans, freed and empowered by God's grace in Jesus Christ and called to
respond to God's love for all people and creation, put faith into action through
the mission of Lutheran World Relief. LWR values the contribution of Lutheran theology
to our understanding of faith active in love and cherishes our Lutheran heritage
and identity. LWR acts on behalf of U.S. Lutherans, the ELCA, and the LCMS as a
common expression of our faith through international relief and development.
http://www.lwr.org
Augsburg Fortress
Enhancing the faith, lives, and well-being of Christians in their homes, churches,
and schools. Your partner in ministry. Publishing House of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. Shop our online store for books, music, church supplies and more.
http://www.augsburgfortress.org
WGNV (88.5 FM) Christian Family Radio
The best Christian music and programming for today's Christian.
http://www.ChristianFamilyRadio.net
Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Adams County Wisconsin. To find out
more about the area, visit this web site.
http://www.visitadamscountywi.com
Faith in Action of Adams
County
Faith in Action of Adams County is an interfaith volunteer care giving program, bringing
together volunteers from many faiths to work together to care for their neighbors
who have long-term health needs.
http://www.faacwi.org
Habitat for Humanity of
Adams County WI, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity of
Adams County WI is a tax exempt charitable organization comprised of 20
local volunteers, with diverse backgrounds in education, health care, human services,
finance, engineering and the building trades. All work is done by volunteers. The need for housing is
significant and we have no problem in identifying deserving families that meet our
selection criteria. Check out our website to learn how you can help.
http://www.habitatadams.org
