Church Relations
As one body of Christ, we fully appreciate the Divine design of our “many parts” to bring God’s love to those most in need. With the blessed support of congregations we, together, achieve the goals of our mission and vision.
As the social ministry partner of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) LSS partners with over 600 ELCA congregations and many more of other denominations to strengthen families, heal communities, and create avenues for belonging.
Our partnerships include a variety of activities that are mutually beneficial, including several options for Communication, Service and Financial Support Opportunities.
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The Power of Prayer
We lift you up in our prayers and give thanks for your support, your ministry and our partnership. We thank you for remembering us in your congregations’ prayers as well.
Contact Us
For information on individual, corporate or congregational giving, please visit our donate page, or you can mail donations to:
Lutheran Social Services of WI and UP (or LSS)
PO Box 88868, Milwaukee, WI 53288
Giving Opportunities
Congregational Budget
Congregations often place LSS in their annual budgets with either a designated amount or as a percentage of offerings. Doing so helps a congregation serve people through LSS in a consistent and planned way.
Grants
Some congregations have special endowments that offer outreach and service grants for special programs or projects. Giving in this way helps congregations focus on projects central to their missions.
Special Events
Congregations will sometimes design a special project such as a marathon/run, or pancake breakfast that raises funds to strengthen our service to others. This is a great way to engage the wider community and draw people to the congregation’s campus.
Volunteer Opportunities
As LSS continues to grow our volunteer experiences your members are invited to give of their time and talent to support social ministry. Volunteers may serve on a board or committee, to write notes of encouragement to struggling clients, assist with special projects and more.
Special In-Kind Donations
In some of our communities partnerships provide unique sharing of resources. Whether it be donating the use of unused office space or providing meals to a program on a regular basis, creative solutions in specific communities allow for a unique connection between congregations and LSS.
Friendly Referrals
Of course we are here to serve you and the wide variety of programs and services offered by LSS will likely coincide with the needs of some congregation members. By better understanding the array of offerings LSS has, congregation members can help link those services to those who can benefit by sharing a personal recommendation.
Partner with LSS
“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”
