Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church (CRLC) Annual Report: 2025

The Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church has released its final report ahead of the 2025 Churchwide Assembly, outlining 13 recommendations for renewing the ELCA’s purpose, structure, and governance. Pastor Carla Christopher and Leon Schwartz have shared a presentation for our synod assembly, highlighting key calls to action on dismantling racism, increasing accountability, empowering lay leadership, and continuing the work through new task forces. View the full report as a PDF or as images in our blog post.

Shape the Future of the ELCA: Join the CRLC Survey by March 15

Your insights can help shape the future of the ELCA. Participate in the Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church survey by March 15, 2024, and contribute to our church's mission of renewal and commitment to justice.

Don't miss your chance to contribute to this significant moment in the ELCA's history. The deadline for survey participation is March 15, 2024. For more details and to complete the survey, visit the official CRLC page: ELCA CRLC Survey. Questions and further inquiries can be directed to crlc@elca.org.

ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardMarch 11, 2024Commission for a Renewed Lutheran ChurchComment

Your Voice Matters: Join the ELCA Disability Community Listening Session

Join the ELCA's Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church (CRLC) for a critical listening session with the disability community on March 15th, 2024. Share your insights to help guide the ELCA's future, focusing on inclusivity and dismantling racism. Register now to contribute to a more equitable church, and read more at ELCA.org.

Your Voice Matters: Join the ELCA Disability Community Listening Session

Join the ELCA's Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church (CRLC) for a critical listening session with the disability community on March 15th, 2024. Share your insights to help guide the ELCA's future, focusing on inclusivity and dismantling racism. Register now to contribute to a more equitable church, and read more at ELCA.org.

Shape the Future of the ELCA: Join the CRLC Survey by March 15

Your insights can help shape the future of the ELCA. Participate in the Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church survey by March 15, 2024, and contribute to our church's mission of renewal and commitment to justice.

Don't miss your chance to contribute to this significant moment in the ELCA's history. The deadline for survey participation is March 15, 2024. For more details and to complete the survey, visit the official CRLC page: ELCA CRLC Survey. Questions and further inquiries can be directed to crlc@elca.org.

ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardMarch 4, 2024Commission for a Renewed Lutheran ChurchComment

Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church Listening Session

You are cordially invited to participate in a listening session hosted by the Grand Canyon Synod. This Zoom session on Tuesday, 1/16/2023, 5pm MST, 4pm PST, features Sarah Morris and Anthony Ormsbee-Hale from the Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church (CRLC), and offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of our community. Click here to register.

ELCA, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardDecember 28, 2023Commission for a Renewed Lutheran ChurchComment

Grand Canyon Synod's Sarah Morris appointed to ELCA Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church

We are pleased to announce that Sarah Morris, of Our Saviour's Lutheran in Phoenix, was appointed to serve on the ELCA's Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church. Read more about the process here.

Please join us in congratulating Sarah and extending our heartfelt thanks to her for stepping up to represent our Synod in this pivotal role. Learn more as Sarah shares her thoughts on undertaking this role in this blog post.

ELCA, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 5, 2023Commission for a Renewed Lutheran ChurchComment

ELCA Church Council appoints members to the Commission on a Renewed Lutheran Church

The Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) met electronically April 20, 2023. The council serves as the ELCA churchwide organization's board of directors and interim legislative authority between meetings of a churchwide assembly.

ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardApril 27, 2023Commission for a Renewed Lutheran ChurchComment

Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church nominations

At its November 2022 meeting, the ELCA Church Council authorized the establishment of a Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church (CRLC) to consist of no more than 35 voting members and directed the Executive Committee of the Church Council to initiate the process of forming the Commission.

Each synod is being asked to submit two nominees. Read more in this post about this process and how to nominate yourself or others.

ELCA, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 2, 2023Commission for a Renewed Lutheran ChurchComment

Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church nominations are open Jan. 9 – March 9, 2023

Read more about the Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church at ELCA.org. The nomination process is open until March 9, 2023. More information about the commitment and expectation of serving on the CRLC can be found here. Interested individuals who wish to be nominated or to nominate another person should complete and submit the nomination form.

ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardJanuary 12, 2023Commission for a Renewed Lutheran ChurchComment

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