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ELCA Administration Blog

Congregation & Synod Data – Trend Report

Benevolence & Giving Information

Benevolence Form

2025 Mission Support/Letter of Intent

Bishop’s Challenge Letter 

Where does my offering go?

Conferences of Synod

Conferences of Synod — September 2025

Deans List — September 2025

Congregational Listing

Congregational Listing — January 2026

IRS Mileage Allowance

Mileage: Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will be:

  • 72.5 cents per mile driven for business use, up 2.5 cents from 2025.
  • 20.5 cents per mile driven for medical purposes, down a half cent from 2025.
  • 20.5 cents per mile driven for moving purposes for certain active-duty members of the Armed Forces (and now certain members of the intelligence community), reduced by a half cent from last year.
  • 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations, equal to the rate in 2025.

Link to: IRS page on mileage

Constitution

Model Constitution for Congregations

Reconciling in Christ

Congregations

Reconciling Works

Region 6 Archive

The ELCA Region 6 Archives at Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University in Columbus, OH is home to historical Lutheran records of the synods, congregations, rostered leaders, and congregation members in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and the Michigan Lower Peninsula. Joel Wildermuth is the new archivist. To access archived data and records, or other information about what is accepted or not, contact Joel or call the Synod Office at 313.821.1055.

Joel Wildermuth (he/him)
ELCA Region 6 Archivist
Capital University, Archives: Mees Residence Hall
Office: Hamma Library, Room 232
Website: ELCA Regional Archives Page

Sexual Misconduct

All forms of sexual misbehavior by clergy and lay leaders with church members are unacceptable within the life of the church. The church should be a safe place where people can worship, learn, work, love and receive care in a manner that is free from sexual misconduct. A written policy statement is an important first step toward preventing sexual misconduct or harassment. Make sure all persons concerned are aware of the policy and understand the content. When misconduct occurs, the entire congregation suffers emotionally, spiritually and financially. Below are resources for your congregation to review and develop for the safety of your members and visitors.