ELCIC National Office and Eastern Synod Launch Appeal
to Support the Ministries of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land

ELCJHL Diaconal Ministry staff and volunteers prepare hot meals for distribution to the community.

~ adapted from the July 22, 2025 issue of ELCIC News

Together, the ELCIC National Office and Eastern Synod are launching an appeal to support the ministries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL). The goal is to raise $50,000 to assist in supporting this vital work that embodies faith, resilience and hope of a just peace.

In a joint letter to the church, National Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop-elect Larry Kochendorfer and Eastern Synod Bishop Carla Blakley share how the ELCIC’s long-standing relationship with the ELCJHL is, “a vital expression of our shared faith and commitment to justice and peace.”

Download the letter here.  This page on the ELCIC website has a list of updates, statements, and resources regarding the current situation in the Holy Land, including information from its partners in the region.  It also includes a link to make donations to this fund.