Central States Synod
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As the Central States Synod of the ELCA, we are one of 65 synods (geographic areas) in the U.S. that connect its congregations and with the larger denomination. Our synod includes 150 congregations across Kansas and Missouri.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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News and information from across the Central States Synod of the ELCA. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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October 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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People across the Synod report receiving spoofed emails — messages that look like they come from someone you know, but actually come from scammers. www.css-elca.org/post/don-t-g...
Don’t Get Fooled: How to Spot a Spoofed Email
people across the Central States Synod report receiving spoofed emails — messages that look like they come from someone you know, but actually come from scammers trying to gain money or personal infor...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
People across the Synod report receiving spoofed emails — messages that look like they come from someone you know, but actually come from scammers. www.css-elca.org/post/don-t-g...
A letter from a majority of the bishops of the ELCA. Please read and consider joining us in our work resisting Christian Nationalism, xenophobia, and violence that currently threaten all of us, regardless of how we voted.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A letter from a majority of the bishops of the ELCA. Please read and consider joining us in our work resisting Christian Nationalism, xenophobia, and violence that currently threaten all of us, regardless of how we voted.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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A great opportunity tonight:
The Office of the Secretary of the ELCA will have an informative session on the 2025 changes to the congregational model constitution as well as tips on how to make the process of changing your constitution as smooth as possible.
The Office of the Secretary of the ELCA will have an informative session on the 2025 changes to the congregational model constitution as well as tips on how to make the process of changing your constitution as smooth as possible.
September 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A great opportunity tonight:
The Office of the Secretary of the ELCA will have an informative session on the 2025 changes to the congregational model constitution as well as tips on how to make the process of changing your constitution as smooth as possible.
The Office of the Secretary of the ELCA will have an informative session on the 2025 changes to the congregational model constitution as well as tips on how to make the process of changing your constitution as smooth as possible.
News, information, and events from across the Central States Synod. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
September 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Bp. Simon issues a pastoral letter on political violence. "As Christians--Lutheran Christians--we must meet this moment of division and unrest with a servant heart. To paraphrase Martin Luther, God doesn’t need our peacemaking, but our neighbor does." www.css-elca.org/post/pastora...
Pastoral Letter on Political Violence
As Christians--Lutheran Christians--we must meet this moment of division and unrest with a servant heart. To paraphrase Martin Luther, God doesn’t need our peacemaking, but our neighbor does.
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September 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Bp. Simon issues a pastoral letter on political violence. "As Christians--Lutheran Christians--we must meet this moment of division and unrest with a servant heart. To paraphrase Martin Luther, God doesn’t need our peacemaking, but our neighbor does." www.css-elca.org/post/pastora...
The latest news, information and events happening in the Central States Synod. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
September 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The latest news, information and events happening in the Central States Synod. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine."
- Isaiah 43:1b
For Immediate Release:
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I have summoned you by name; you are mine."
- Isaiah 43:1b
For Immediate Release:
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September 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine."
- Isaiah 43:1b
For Immediate Release:
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I have summoned you by name; you are mine."
- Isaiah 43:1b
For Immediate Release:
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A Farewell message from Rev. Dave Whetter and BIshop Candea:
"Spirit, open our hearts to the joy and pain of living.
As you love, may we love, in receiving and in giving.
Spirit, open our hearts." - ACS 1043 youtu.be/E9wfElbMIb0
"Spirit, open our hearts to the joy and pain of living.
As you love, may we love, in receiving and in giving.
Spirit, open our hearts." - ACS 1043 youtu.be/E9wfElbMIb0
Farewell
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August 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A Farewell message from Rev. Dave Whetter and BIshop Candea:
"Spirit, open our hearts to the joy and pain of living.
As you love, may we love, in receiving and in giving.
Spirit, open our hearts." - ACS 1043 youtu.be/E9wfElbMIb0
"Spirit, open our hearts to the joy and pain of living.
As you love, may we love, in receiving and in giving.
Spirit, open our hearts." - ACS 1043 youtu.be/E9wfElbMIb0
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August 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Bishop Eaton has issued a letter to President Trump & members of Congress expressing support of “our Jewish-American and Israeli siblings,” yet voicing “profound horror regarding the catastrophe in Gaza and the wider crisis in the Holy Land.” elcamediaresources.blob.core.windows.net/cdn/wp-conte...
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August 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Bishop Eaton has issued a letter to President Trump & members of Congress expressing support of “our Jewish-American and Israeli siblings,” yet voicing “profound horror regarding the catastrophe in Gaza and the wider crisis in the Holy Land.” elcamediaresources.blob.core.windows.net/cdn/wp-conte...
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August 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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July 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The CWA 2025 Day One summary is now online. www.livinglutheran.org/2025/07/2025... The live stream can be found on Youtube www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day one - Living Lutheran
The 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly officially opened July 28 at the Phoenix Convention Center with an opening worship service and plenary one.
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July 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The CWA 2025 Day One summary is now online. www.livinglutheran.org/2025/07/2025... The live stream can be found on Youtube www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The latest news, events, and information from across the Central States Synod. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
July 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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July 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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June 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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ICYMI - This happened . . . www.elca.org/news-and-eve...
Donna Simon Elected Bishop of the Central States Synod
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June 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
ICYMI - This happened . . . www.elca.org/news-and-eve...
We are working to put together the final assembly reports to share with the synod. In the meantime, we would love to see your assembly photos. Drop your favorites in the comment section, or send them to communications@css-elca.org.
June 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We are working to put together the final assembly reports to share with the synod. In the meantime, we would love to see your assembly photos. Drop your favorites in the comment section, or send them to communications@css-elca.org.
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a statement concerning the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington, D.C., calling it "yet another example of the rising, deadly scourge of anti-Semitism in our society." Read the full statement: www.elca.org/news-and-eve...
Bishop Eaton Issues Statement on Fatal Shooting of Two Israeli Embassy Staff in Washington, D.C.
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May 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a statement concerning the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington, D.C., calling it "yet another example of the rising, deadly scourge of anti-Semitism in our society." Read the full statement: www.elca.org/news-and-eve...
Lutheran Disaster Response is now helping folks in St. Louis recover from the tornadoes that came through on May 16th. If you feel inclined to donate to their work, you can go to www.elca.org/.../lutheran....
100 percent of the money you give goes to the people who need it.
100 percent of the money you give goes to the people who need it.
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May 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Lutheran Disaster Response is now helping folks in St. Louis recover from the tornadoes that came through on May 16th. If you feel inclined to donate to their work, you can go to www.elca.org/.../lutheran....
100 percent of the money you give goes to the people who need it.
100 percent of the money you give goes to the people who need it.
The latest news and events happening across the Central States Synod of the ELCA. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
May 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The latest news and events happening across the Central States Synod of the ELCA. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...