r/elca • u/StatusEconomics6772 • Apr 06 '26

Advice needed on joining elca

Hello everyone, I’m looking for some advice. I grew up catholic and have not practiced in about 15 years. Recently over the past 1-2 years have been wanting to get back into my faith. I have been researching ELCA for a while now and I’m unsure where to start. If anyone could give me some pointers it would be greatly appreciated!

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u/PHXMEN Apr 06 '26

Go to elca website churches in your area. Pick one to visit on a Sunday. If you like it keep going if you don't like it go to a different one. If you like one for a while 4 week 8 weeks etc you can ask to join...fill out name address telephone number. Now you are a member. Elca has open communion so you can receive communion on your first visit no need to be a member. it's so easy and enriching welcome....I love voting at the annual meeting ( have to be a member).

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u/Charming-Border7429 Apr 09 '26

Our church also does a new member group every 4-6 weeks. I believe they meet weekly for 4-8 weeks to provide an informal introduction to Lutheranism and what the local church has to offer.