[Seeds Monthly] New ways to educate and engage this spring

Michael Osterholm Interview - Living Lutheran

Living Lutheran: “A Calling to Public Health and Clarity”

Living Lutheran interviewed world-renowned epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, who is also a Lutheran serving on the board of regents for Luther College and a member of Edina Community Lutheran Church in Edina, Minn. In the interview Osterholm speaks about receiving the Outstanding Government Service Award from the American Medical Association, his thoughts on the politicization of public health, and the influence Luther College had on his vocation. Read more from this conversation.

Faith, Sexism, and Justice study guide

The study guide for the social statement Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action is now available in Spanish. The guide features six flexible sessions that can be customized for in-person gatherings or virtual meetings. Each session incorporates prayers, videos, engaging activities, Scripture study and invitations to live out the call to gender justice in the world. Grounded in faith and love, we work for a gender justice that flows from the heart of Lutheran theology and cultivates abundant life for all people. Download the study guide in English or Spanish.

Generation Zero-Hunger

Join Generation Zero-Hunger at the ELCA Youth Gathering! Your congregation has the chance to join a generation of change and make a difference. Generation Zero-Hunger is a youth-driven fundraising challenge to support the programs of ELCA World Hunger. All gifts to ELCA World Hunger as part of Generation Zero-Hunger will be matched until we reach $250,000, so gifts will go twice as far in the work to end hunger! Congregations can join youth across the ELCA and commit to being part of the generation that takes action, ushering in a world without hunger and futures filled with hope. Learn more.

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ELCA Foundation: Make a plan. Change the world.

When you want to give back to this church and the ministries that mean the most to you, the ELCA Foundation is here to help.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

ecoAmerica Survey Close date	Domestic Hunger Grants Letter of inquiry form closes
What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year? Series begins	ELCA Youth Gathering New Orleans, La.

FEATURED RESOURCES

Getting Ready Materials

Civic Life and Faith

Davey and Goliath full episodes

This 10-lesson curriculum is designed to get your group talking about the daily themes of the ELCA Youth Gathering.

ENGLISH AND SPANISH

The ELCA Task Force on Civic Life and Faith has released a draft social statement for public comment and is looking for your feedback by Sept. 30.

LEARN MORE

Are you in the mood for some nostalgia? We sometimes share full episodes of Davey and Goliath on our YouTube channel. Check out our playlist to watch!

BROWSE

BULLETIN BLURBS

These snippets are available for you to copy and paste into your bulletins.

The ELCA wants to hear your voice on climate

You are invited to share your attitudes and perspectives through the five-minute American Climate Metric Survey by ecoAmerica. The ELCA partners with ecoAmerica through its Blessed Tomorrow coalition of religious partners. Responses to this survey will help to shape strategy and planning in the coming year. Your responses are anonymous. The survey will close Tuesday, May 28.
Should you encounter any problems or questions while taking the survey, please contact Jennifer Giordano at ecoAmerica. Take the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/HHQ22QM .

Augsburg Fortress free summer music clinics

Learn from our exceptional clinicians, Mark Sedio and David Cherwien, at the Augsburg Fortress free summer music clinics. Attendees can also enjoy a handbell clinic and a hymn festival. Learn more and sign up at www.augsburgfortress.org/music/summer-music-clinics. Dates and locations:

Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.: July 16-17
Columbia, S.C.: July 19-20
Philadelphia, Pa.: Aug. 1-2
Columbus, Ohio: Aug. 5-6
Chicago, Ill.: Aug. 8-9

Mission Investment Fund (MIF): Invest now and earn 5.05% APY1 on the new 7-Month Term Investment²

Invest with the Mission Investment Fund’s new 7-Month Fixed-Rate Term Investment and take advantage of its newest term, its highest rate and this limited-time opportunity to make a real difference in our communities of faith.

Investing with MIF means more than a high rate of return. That’s because MIF investments fund building and renovation loans that extend the capacity of ELCA congregations and ministries to share God’s love. As always, MIF remains a reliable financial investment choice for individuals and ministries.

See what the Mission Investment Fund can offer at mif.elca.org.

1.Mission Investment Fund investments are subject to certain risks. See "Risk Factors" in MIF's Offering Circular. MIF's investments are not bank accounts. As securities issued by a nonprofit institution, the investments are not insured by FDIC, SIPC or any other federal or state regulatory agency. The securities are sold only by means of the Offering Circular. This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described here.

2.At maturity this Term Investment automatically renews into a three-year term with the then-current fixed APR unless the investor affirmatively elects to change the term of their investment, selects a new investment product or redeems the investment, pursuant to the terms of the Offering Circular and the maturity notice. Unless otherwise stated herein and in the investment-specific terms and conditions, this term investment is subject to all other terms and conditions set forth in the Offering Circular. This term investment may not be available at all times; in its discretion, MIF may discontinue offering this investment product.