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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
www.elca.org
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) was created in 1982, resulting from a union of three North American Lutheran church bodies: The American Lutheran Church, the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches and the Lutheran Church in America. The congregations, synods, and churchwide organization of the ELCA are interdependent partners sharing responsibly in God's mission.
Florida Bahamas Synod, ELCA
www.fbsynod.org
The Synod's mission is to shepherd and resource rostered leaders and congregations as they proclaim Christ to the world. In support of this mission, the Synod does the following: provides resources and training; Encourages all congregations to set growth in membership goals and support them in achievement of these goals; Plan, develops, and supports new ministry starts, congregational redevelopment, Synodically Authorized Worshipping Communities and area strategies.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
www.thrivent.com
Aid Association for Lutherans and Lutheran Brotherhood have merged as Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to create the largest fraternal benefit society in the United States. With a combined 185-year history, the merged organization continues to provide high quality insurance coverage, financial products and services, and fraternal benefits to help enhance the lives of its members.
