OUTREACH AT ECLC - OUR MISSION & MINISTRY PARTNERS

Called by our faith in a God who loves the whole world, ECLC works for justice for the whole world. Our call in the world is reflected in everything we do, including preaching and faith formation. We believe loving your neighbor is a lifelong faith value, so we provide-and participate in-service opportunities for all ages.

Our tradition shows us that God engages in transformational relationship with us…and we are called into transformational relationship with our neighbor. We seek transformational relationship with each of our 21 mission partnerships by serving with, advocating for, praying for, learning about, and giving to each of these important organizations.

We invite you to learn more! Click on the links below to read more about our partners, or contact their respective ECLC Mission Partner Liaisons, the ECLC volunteers who shepherd our connection to these vital organizations.

Interested in our commitment to justice or the work of our Mission Committee? Contact ECLC’s Mission & Ministry Developer, Deacon Lauren Morse-Wendt.

ECLC MISSION & MINISTRY PARTNERS & LIAISONS

ACT-TC; Kelsey Rohde
Asylum Coalition for Transition-Twin Cities: 
Accompany asylum seekers as they transition to life in MN

Avenues for Youth; Erica Dolmar
Local shelter, transitional housing, and LGBTQ+ host home program

Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative; Jeanie Thomas
Build affordable housing w/services, advocate to end homelessness

Bright Stars of Bethlehem; Connie & John Anthony
Enable Palestinian youth to complete university studies in Palestinian arts/culture

Community Emergency Service; Bill Larson & Rich Space
Direct services including food shelf and food delivery in Minneapolis

Every Meal; Erika LaDousa
Packing or delivering weekend food bags to hungry children in school settings

Global Refuge; Charlie Jordan & Joe Larson
Resettling refugees nationwide, advocating for immigration policy

Household and Outside Maintenance for Elders; Jim Olson
Home maintenance to help elders live independently 

Interfaith Coalition on Immigration; Maggie Pastarr
Solidarity with immigrants through vigils, court watching & advocacy

Loaves & Fishes; Wendy Wallskog
Cooking and sharing meals in a Minneapolis community kitchen serving hungry neighbors

Lutheran World Relief; Pat Larson
International relief and development including long-term education and crisis relief

Meals on Wheels Crosstown; Jane Sumi
Heat, transport, & deliver hot meals to homebound residents of Edina & Richfield

MIGIZI; Johnny Bosiacki
Nurtures the social, educational, economic and cultural development of American Indian youth. 

Minnesota Freedom Fund; Cindi Quehl
Advocates for policies of pre-trial fairness, including an end to cash bail.

Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light; Dan LaFontaine
Building an interfaith Climate Movement through MN faith communities

National Alliance on Mental Illness MN; Paula Phillippe
Address mental illness through support, education, and advocacy

ReconcilingWorks; Danielle & Karen Wolden
Advocating for full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ Lutherans in all aspects of the Lutheran Church

ECLC SIBLING CONGREGATIONS

Cristo de Paz; Sue Jenkins
Sibling congregation in El Salvador with strong scholarship program 

Redeemer Lutheran Church; Lynda Thompson
Sibling congregation in N. Mpls with strong community witness

San Pablo-St. Paul’s Lutheran; Katie and Avery Kaul
Sibling congregation in S. Mpls with large Latinx community and strong arts ministries

ECLC is a congregation of the Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  

Mark Vinge is the liaison to the Minneapolis Area Synod office.