The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with nearly 3.3 million members in more than 8,900 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. We are a church that walks by faith, trusting God's promise in the gospel and knowing that we exist by and for the proclamation of this gospel word.

The Sierra Pacific Synod is one of the 65 synods of the ELCA. The word synod comes from a Greek word meaning “to travel a common road – to walk together.” The Sierra Pacific Synod is made up of nearly 200 congregations in central and northern California and northern Nevada who work hard to put our faith into action. In today’s complex world, we strive to make a difference in practical, realistic ways.

Lutheran World Relief tackles global poverty by helping people adapt to the challenges that threaten their livelihoods and well-being. We work with people based on need and provide aid in emergencies and help families restore their lives. We partner with communities to build and grow rural economies. We break the cycle of poverty, so families and communities can thrive.

Lutheran Social Services of Northern California promotes stability and honors the dignity of those we serve by providing supportive housing services that lead to self-sufficiency. Our work is rooted in a deep commitment to social justice. Everyone deserves a place to live. Stable housing is a contributing factor to one’s health, and stable housing contributes to a stable life.

Lutheran Disaster Response strives to help the church continue to be church in the midst of disaster — following Christ’s call to bring hope and healing to our neighbor in need. We recognize that every disaster is local. Because of this, we believe every response needs to be rooted in the community; we work to accompany that community from immediate relief through long-term recovery.

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is the largest faith-based nonprofit dedicated to serving vulnerable immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees in the U.S. Simply put, we resettle refugees, reunite children and parents, and rekindle the American Dream. For more than 80 years, LIRS has been a champion for migrants and refugees from around the globe.