Browse this page to find links to other web sites to enhance your spiritual and personal lives.
Lutheran Links
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Women of the ELCA (WELCA)
The WELCA mission statement: To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
The WELCA purpose statement: As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.
The Lutheran World Federation
A global communion of Christian churches in the Lutheran tradition, located in Geneva, Switzerland. The LWF acts on behalf of its member churches in areas of common interest such as ecumenical relations, theology, humanitarian assistance, human rights, communication, and the various aspects of mission and development work.
Lutheran World Relief
Extends the hand of Christian love to people overcoming poverty and injustice in 50 countries.
Lutheran Services in America
A national network of social service and long term care programs serving people, regardless of race, religion, gender or creed.
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a nonprofit human services agency serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) and Lutheran Brotherhood (LB) have merged, creating the largest fraternal benefit society in the United States. With a combined 185-year history, the merged organization continues to provide high quality insurance coverage, financial products and services, and fraternal benefits to help enhance the lives of our members.
Columbia Lutheran Home
A 116-bed, not-for-profit, long-term-care home, offering 24-hour skilled nursing care and services in a family like environment, enhanced with a committed spirit of love and a tradition of excellence since 1920.
Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific Lutheran University is located in Tacoma, Washington. Founded in 1890, the university has an enrollment of over 3,400 students and awards degrees in both liberal arts and professional programs.
Trinity Lutheran College
Trinity Lutheran College exists for those who recognize the value of investing in their relationship with Jesus Christ through biblical study. A distinctive community for biblical and ministry studies, the college equips men and women for professional and lay ministry.
Lutheran Educational Conference of North America
The Lutheran Educational Conference of North America (LECNA), formed in 1910, is the oldest existing inter-Lutheran organization in the United States and Canada. LECNA’s purpose is to encourage, assist, and promote cooperation among Lutheran colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.
Camp Lutherwood
In partnership with Western Washington Lutheran Congregations, Camp
Lutherwood is a year-round outdoor ministry, renewing all in the Holy Spirit
through adventure, service, and prayer.
Holden Village
Holden Village is a year-round ecumenical Christian retreat center, rooted in the Lutheran tradition. A diverse collection of couples, families and singles, young and old join in becoming a community of renewal and challenge. Volunteer opportunities are available.
Social Services
Mercer Island Rotary
The Mercer Island Rotary Club is part of an international humanitarian service organization dedicated to friendship, fellowship, and service to others. The Club meets every Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:30 PM at the Mercer Island Community Center at Mercer View.
Compass Center
The Compass Center offers men and women who live on the streets of downtown Seattle a viable chance to achieve a life of stability, security and independence.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. All people are welcome to join as Habitat builds simple, decent, affordable, houses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 100,000 houses in more than 80 countries, including some 30,000 houses across the United States.
Club 24 Senior Living at Home
Club 24 is a licensed home care agency located in Seattle, Washington, providing senior care services since 1996 to help seniors remain independent in their own homes. Club 24 is a membership organization providing services 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Services can be ordered and altered throughout your membership, according to your changing needs.
The Hunger Site
Donate food to hungry people all over the world just by visiting the site and clicking around. There are things to buy for extra donations but it is not necessary to make a donation.
FareStart
FareStart transforms the lives of homeless and disadvantaged men and women, building self-sufficiency through job training and placement in the food services industry. 50% of its operating budget are earned through the operation of a restaurant and cafe in Downtown Seattle as well as a catering and contract meal business. Guest chefs guide the students in the preparation of elegant food presentations and patrons get an exquisite meal for a reasonable price.
Al-Anon / Al-Ateen
Helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is the recovery program for young people, sponsored by Al-Anon members.
Divorce Support
Devoted to connecting you to the most valuable and comprehensive divorce related information on the internet. Find helpful and supportive information about divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, modifications, separation, alimony – spousal support, divorce laws, statutes and much more.
Center for Communication and Consumer Services; Administration on Aging
NAIC serves as a central source for a wide variety of information on aging for older people, their families, and those who work for or on behalf of older persons.
King County
King County information including courts and related legal services, public health services, the county jail, records and elections, property tax appraisals and regional parks and facilities, including the King County International Airport (Boeing Field).
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Washington Chapter
The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. The Greater Washington Chapter supports this mission by raising money to fund research to find a cure for multiple sclerosis, and by providing the highest quality client and community service programs to those affected by the disease and their families.
Alzheimer’s Association, Western and Central Washington State Chapter
A nationally affiliated, community-based, volunteer driven agency that relies upon private funding from individuals and corporations to meet the needs of approximately 100,000 people in Western and Central Washington who have Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Education and Games
Bible Gateway
The Bible Gateway is a tool for reading scripture online. Additionally, it provides advanced searching capabilities, allowing readers to find particular passages in scripture, based on keywords.
Selected Works of Martin Luther
Chock full of the writings and history of Martin Luther.
Cross Daily Bible Trivia and Games
Christian Bible Study and Games
Three different Bible games to chose from, two with the option to print them out for later use.
eBibleTeacher.com
Resources for the Computer in the Bible Class
Christian Crafters and The Sunday School Teacher’s Network
Providing creative teaching resources by using crafts, games, skits and object lessons
