ELCA in Metro St. Louis

Welcome

We are the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in Metro St. Louis. With more than 10,300 congregations across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and 4.5 million members - we welcome you to be a part of the church here in St. Louis. Help us celebrate our gift of faith - with action. Around the metropolitan area of St. Louis, Missouri, ELCA congregations are in urban areas, inner-ring suburbs and outlying suburban areas. Founded in 1991, we are one of few such coalitions in the United States. It has proved to be an effective way of combining our efforts in working together as one to proclaim and share God's love for all.

ELCA Disaster Response

We help to bring God’s comfort, healing and renewal to those affected by disasters. And when the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need.

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Our Mission

The ELCA in Metro St. Louis consists of 39 congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in the Metropolitan St. Louis Area who reach out in mission to the people in this area. This Coalition confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and the Gospel as the power of God for the salvation of all who believe.

Twenty-seven congregations are in Missouri in the Central States Synod. Nine congregations are in Illinois in the Central/Southern Illinois Synod. The Coalition exists within the largest urban-suburban area in both synods.

The Coalition embodies the commitment of congregations to serve one another as the Body of Christ and to be an essential partner with both synods.

Commitments

The Coalition nurtures community…connects individuals, congregations and synods…communicates in a variety of ways, including informing, educating and planning…cares for congregations, especially those at risk…coordinates ministries and committees…is committed to evaluating current programs and ministries and exploring opportunities for new ministries.

The Metro-Link, Newsletter of the ELCA in Metro St. Louis

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Contact Information

Telephone

314-725-9710

Postal address

6325 Clayton Road
St. Louis, MO 63117

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