Merry Christmas from the ELCA Foundation

View the message on YouTube here or download the video here We invite you to pause with us during this holy season to celebrate the miracle of Emmanuel: God with us. From all of us at the ELCA Foundation, thank you for your generosity and partnership. Merry Christmas.

Dear friends,

This Christmas, we are reminded once again of the profound wonder of Christ’s birth — a gift that illuminates the world with God’s boundless love and fills our hearts with unshakable hope.

We pause during this sacred season to celebrate the miracle of Emmanuel: God with us. God’s light shines in the darkest places, renewing our spirits and drawing us closer to God’s grace.

To share this joy with you, we’ve prepared a special Christmas video message. I hope it inspires you and deepens your reflection on the beauty and meaning of Christ’s birth.

Thank you for being an essential part of the ELCA Foundation’s mission. Your faithfulness, generosity, and dedication inspire us to continue sharing God’s love and expanding ministry for generations to come.

May the peace and joy of Christmas fill your home and heart this season and always.

In the joy of Christ,

Annette C. Shoemaker
Intermim President and CEO
ELCA Foundation