Outdoor ministry

Social service providers, community leaders and ELCA pastors in Ohio met with the staff of their U.S. senator, Sherrod Brown. | more »
The dirt road leading to the ELCA summer camp took Kwame Pitts on a journey she never thought she’d take. | more »
Age shouldn't be a barrier to generosity. Camp Indian Sands helps children learn about this "loving response that brings glory to God." | more »

Faith floats

The crew of the M/C Christian is on a mission as they navigate the waters of Alaska: spearheading a ministry of hospitality among Alaskan residents. | more »
In a neighborhood some call “blighted,” an ELCA congregation sees rich soil and opportunity to plant the seeds for change. | more »
Since joining the staff at Imago Dei Village, an ELCA outdoor ministry program, Dara Stull still feels a bit awestruck at her good fortune. | more »
An ELCA summer camp reminds LGBT youth that they are created and named as beloved children of God. | more »
An award-winning video highlights a summer camp's week of welcoming foster children from Lutheran Services Florida. | more »
An award-winning video about a congregation’s garden ministry shows how planting seeds can be an act of discipleship. | more »
Eric Mennel credits his work with the youth at the Luther Springs Camp and Retreat Center in Hawthorne, Fla., for inspiring his award-winning video. | more »
For the young people who volunteer at an American Indian reservation in Montana, it's all about learning to think beyond themselves and getting know a different culture. | more »

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