Emmaus is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The mission of the ELCA is:
Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered and sent for the sake of the world. This is the mission statement of the ELCA. As members of the ELCA, we believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. With our hands, we do God’s work of restoring and reconciling communities in Jesus’ name throughout the world.”
Some other Lutheran links and resources that might be of interest to you:
Oregon Synod, our regional church body
Luther House Campus Ministry at Oregon State, in Corvallis
Women of the ELCA (WELCA)
The Living Lutheran, a monthly periodical of the ELCA
Augsburg Fortress – a Lutheran publishing company
Thrivent Financial, a Lutheran-founded financial planning firm that also gives back – to churches and communities
