EDINA COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
OUTREACH AT ECLC - OUR MISSION & MINISTRY PARTNERS
Called by our faith in a God who loves the whole world, ECLC works for justice for the whole world. Our call in the world is reflected in everything we do, including preaching and faith formation. We believe loving your neighbor is a lifelong faith value, so we provide-and participate in-service opportunities for all ages.
Our tradition shows us that God engages in transformational relationship with us…and we are called into transformational relationship with our neighbor. We seek transformational relationship with each of our 21 mission partnerships by serving with, advocating for, praying for, learning about, and giving to each of these important organizations.
We invite you to learn more! Click on the links below to read more about our partners, or contact their respective ECLC Mission Partner Liaisons, the ECLC volunteers who shepherd our connection to these vital organizations.
Interested in our commitment to justice or the work of our Mission Committee? Contact ECLC’s Mission & Ministry Developer, Deacon Lauren Morse-Wendt.
ECLC MISSION PARTNERS AND LIAISONS
Asylum Coalition for Transition-Twin Cities ACT-TC; Mark SwiggumÂ
Accompanies asylum seekers as they transition to life in MN
Avenues for Youth; TBA
Runs local shelter, transitional housing, and LGBTQ+ host home program
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative; Jeanie Thomas
Builds affordable housing w/services, advocates to end homelessness
Bright Stars of Bethlehem; Connie & John Anthony
Enables Palestinian youth to complete university studies in Palestinian arts/culture
Community Emergency Service; Faith BloomquistÂ
Serves neighbors through food shelf, food delivery, and crisis support in Minneapolis
Every Meal; Erika LaDousa
Packs or delivers weekend food bags to hungry children in school settings
Global Refuge; Michael Morris Â
Resettles refugees nationwide, advocates for immigration policy
Interfaith Coalition on Immigration; Maggie Pastarr
Develops solidarity with immigrants through vigils, court watching & advocacy
Loaves & Fishes; Wendy Wallskog
Cooks and shares meals in MN’s community kitchens serving hungry neighbors
Lutheran World Relief; Elaine WebsterÂ
Leads global relief and development including long-term education and crisis relief
Meals on Wheels Crosstown; Jane Sumi
Heats, transports, & delivers hot meals to homebound residents of Edina & Richfield
MIGIZI; Johnny Choquette
Nurtures the social, educational, economic and cultural development of American Indian youth.
Minnesota Freedom Fund; Cindi Quehl
Advocates for policies of pre-trial fairness, including an end to cash bail.
Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light; Craig Schmidtke
Builds an interfaith Climate Movement through MN faith communities
National Alliance on Mental Illness MN; Paula Phillippe
Addresses mental illness through support, education, and advocacy
ReconcilingWorks; Ford Campbell
Advocates for full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ Lutherans in all aspects of the Lutheran Church
ECLC MINISTRY PARTNERS & LIAISONS
Cristo de Paz; Sue Jenkins
Sibling congregation in El Salvador with strong scholarship program
Supports our region’s congregations and reflects ECLC’s place as part of the wider ELCA and Church.
Redeemer Lutheran Church; Mary Pechauer
Sibling congregation in N. Mpls with strong community witness
San Pablo-St. Paul’s Lutheran; Katie and Willow Kaul
Sibling congregation in S. Mpls with large Latinx community and strong arts ministries
ECLC SIBLING CONGREGATIONS
Cristo de Paz; Sue Jenkins
Sibling congregation in El Salvador with strong scholarship programÂ
Redeemer Lutheran Church; Lynda Thompson and Mary Pechauer
Sibling congregation in N. Mpls with strong community witness
San Pablo-St. Paul’s Lutheran; Katie and Avery Kaul
Sibling congregation in S. Mpls with large Latinx community and strong arts ministries
ECLC is a congregation of the Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.