Forms
Parochial Report Submission Portal
Blank Form A
Blank Financial Stewardship Worksheet
General Instructions
Synod Authorized Minister Request
Election
Preparing for the Election as People of Faith
Worship Resources for a National Election
ELCA Civic Engagement Bible Study
Campaign for Kindness Preaching Series
Make Me an Instrument of Peace
The After Party (Not an ELCA resource)
Non-Partisan Prayer Vigils surrounding the Election
Preaching Resources
- Gospel Imagination
- Using the Sermon-Dialogue-Sermon Method in the Purple Zone
- Preaching to Those Who May Stay Home this Election Day
- Faithful Discernment: Embracing the ‘Election Sermon’ Tradition for 2024
- Preaching in an Election Year: Religious Freedom
- Preaching in an Age of Polarization
- Fostering Dialogue Across the Political Divide
Administrators
Recommendations for Congregation Secretaries
Portico Benefit and Financial Resources
Social Security & Medicare Tax Allowance
Housing Allowance
ELCA Congregational Finance Resources
Resource for Church Tax & Law
501c3 Status/Tax Exemption
ELCA Forms and Documents for Group Tax
Tax Status & Exemptions
Group Ruling
Texas state tax exemption application
Texas state tax exemption verification
Day School Support
ELEA: ELCA Schools & Learning Centers
Giving & Financial Tools
Synod's Gift Acceptance Policy
ELCA Protecting Offerings Handout
Worship & Music
All Creation Sings: Augsburg Fortress | YouTube
Hymns Unto God: Complete Public Domain Hymn List
Copyright Webinar | Handout
Resources for Musicians
Your Copyright Questions Answered
Worship Companion: Ash Wednesday - Day of Pentecost
Legacy - Holy Closure
Closing and Leaving a Legacy Video
The Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest is our ministry partner who can help you navigate how best to optimize your legacy giving. The synod office is your ministry partner as you consider this. We want to walk with you. Please contact us.
Celebrating One Year: The Lord of Life Lutheran Church Legacy of Resurrection Endowment
