Associations

 

St. Matthew's is a member congregation of the Greater Milwaukee Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We also are associated with Caring Ministries.

The Greater Milwaukee Synod

The Greater Milwaukee Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is made up of 139 congregations and 93,000 baptized members serving in southeast Wisconsin. [What is a synod?]

Website: www.milwaukeesynod.org

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

The ELCA is a community of faith that shares a passion for making positive changes in the world. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made known to us in Jesus Christ. Through worship, service, and education, we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God and experience God's grace in our lives. Learn more about the beliefs of the Lutheran Church.

We also work hard to put our faith into action. In today’s complex world, we strive to make a difference in practical, realistic ways.

With nearly 10,500 congregations across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and nearly five million members—we welcome you to experience this church right in your community. Explore the ELCA, and help us celebrate our gift of faith—with action.

 

More about the ELCA

Regardless of age, race, or status in life, members of the ELCA welcome you to join this community of faith. If you’re unfamiliar with our church, some of what you learn may surprise you. We are an engaged, active body of people who put our faith in God into action — in millions of ways, all over the world. Join us. (Links open in a new window and lead to ELCA pages)

 

ELCA website [here]

 

ELCA by the numbers

Get more Quick Facts about the ELCA. (Links open in a new window at the ELCA website.)