New resources are now available from ELCA World Hunger to enrich the life of your congregation this Advent season. As congregations across the ELCA creatively find new ways to worship online and in person, and continue to support the work of important ministries including ELCA World Hunger, we want to equip leaders with useful resources this season.

All of these resources are available at ELCA.org/hunger/resources. You can find ELCA Good Gifts resources and make donations at ELCA.org/GoodGifts.

To steward your gifts carefully, we won’t be sending you a full sample packet of Advent resources as usual this year; however, we’ve produced all the resources and made them available as printed copies or as downloads to share with your members. We’ve designed these materials to be adaptable to the new ways Lutherans are worshiping, meeting and studying.

At ELCA.org/hunger/resources, you’ll find:

• A new Advent calendar that members can enjoy with their families at home. Order | Download

• A weekly Advent study that can be used in groups (as they meet online or in person) or individually at home. Order | Download

• An action guide for congregations, full of ideas for how to engage your members in the work of ending hunger. Order | View

• Reproducible stories to copy and paste into digital or printed bulletins, or to use as inspiration for sermons. Order | Download

• ELCA Good Gifts catalogs and resources to inspire unique seasonal-giving ideas that help fight hunger and poverty around the world.  Access

Although the circumstances are challenging, Christ’s call on our church remains. We’re counting on your support, courage and creativity to continue engaging your congregation in the work of ELCA World Hunger this Advent. With your dedication, ELCA World Hunger can continue the work of accompanying people who experience hunger and poverty during this time of great need. 

Your leadership is crucial to our work together. Thank you for partnering with ELCA World Hunger during this important season in the church year. If our team can support you in any way, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hunger@elca.org.