The Outreach Committee offers Lutheran World Relief as a way to give internationally. There are options to give to in response to natural disasters and humanitarian crisis around the world, you may also simply give “where it is needed most”. LWR is currently promoting “2024 Hunger Challenge” You may give directly on-line at lwr.org or by following the QR code. You may also make a donation through the church via the offering plate or in the office, please specify LWR.
At Lutheran World Relief, we envision a future where all people, in every corner of the world can live full, dignified lives.
Founded by Lutherans in the United States at the end of World War II, grounded in Lutheran theology and building on decades of experience, Lutheran World Relief tackles global poverty by helping people adapt to the challenges that threaten their livelihoods and well-being.
We work with people based on need, regardless of race, religion or nationality and we do not evangelize. We provide aid in emergencies and help families restore their lives. We partner with communities to build and grow rural economies. We break the cycle of poverty, so families and communities can thrive. Our goal is to help people build self‐sufficiency and create new community‐owned approaches to problem‐solving that will last long after our projects end.
At Lutheran World Relief, we envision a future where all people, in every corner of the world can live full, dignified lives.
Founded by Lutherans in the United States at the end of World War II, grounded in Lutheran theology and building on decades of experience, Lutheran World Relief tackles global poverty by helping people adapt to the challenges that threaten their livelihoods and well-being.
We work with people based on need, regardless of race, religion or nationality and we do not evangelize. We provide aid in emergencies and help families restore their lives. We partner with communities to build and grow rural economies. We break the cycle of poverty, so families and communities can thrive. Our goal is to help people build self‐sufficiency and create new community‐owned approaches to problem‐solving that will last long after our projects end.
Women of the ELCA- Mission Support for Benke family in Japan
Chisago Lake Lutheran's Women's Group has been supporting Bencke family for many years. They have been doing do missionary work in Japan for many years. They are part of a Lutheran School there, K thru University. Below are links to their newsletters that they send us on a regular basis. They are in the process of adding an Elementary School to their campus and library. They have reached out to any one interested in contributing to their library. Follow the link below for more information on that.
Bega Kwa Bega
St Paul Area Synod pastors visiting partners in Tanzania.
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church is a member of Bega Kwa Bega, through the St. Paul Area Synod, ELCA. Our synod is partnered with the Iringa Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT). In English, the phrase "Bega Kwa Bega" means ‘shoulder to shoulder’, describing the way in which we accompany one another in a spirit of mutuality, inclusivity, and vulnerability. The three tenets of Bega Kwa Bega are prayers, presence, and projects.
CLLC is partnered with the Ilula Parish in Tanzania. Through scholarship sponsorship, periodic programs, and hopefully travel in the future - we are able to walk alongside our brothers and sisters of faith.
Stop in the Green Room to view the beautiful linens given as gifts to CLLC, that were made into quilts by our talented quilters and now hang on the wall there.
Learn more about Bega Kwa Bega here.
CLLC is partnered with the Ilula Parish in Tanzania. Through scholarship sponsorship, periodic programs, and hopefully travel in the future - we are able to walk alongside our brothers and sisters of faith.
Stop in the Green Room to view the beautiful linens given as gifts to CLLC, that were made into quilts by our talented quilters and now hang on the wall there.
Learn more about Bega Kwa Bega here.
