The Lutheran Church of WNY - ELCA

11/06/2025

In response to the shutdown’s effects on families, the team at ELCA World Hunger is seeking to triple the number of Daily Bread grants to quickly fund hunger ministries. Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/bgiTNHk2p9

07/18/2025

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02/24/2025

Representatives from 17 congregations attended this past Saturday’s event “collaboration for Christ sake.” We got to hear about the ways partnership is making a difference in our Synod. We also had a presentation from Gabe Dimaio of the International Institute of Buffalo. Congregations are encouraged to support the refugee emergency crisis fund. https://www.refugeepartnership.org

A huge thank you to all participants and to Holy Trinity for hosting.

10/25/2024

We invite you, as an individual, household, congregation, or conference, to join us for our "Advent is for Ambulances" Giving Challenge. Throughout the Advent and Christmas season, congregations will be raising money for new ambulances for our companion church in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zimbabwe. Each ambulance is $40,000 and we are striving to raise enough support for up to four vehicles. Your support will save lives and support the work of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zimbabwe. Donations can be made by check to the Upstate New York Synod or through the Synod website by clicking “give.”

10/09/2024

Are you signed up for the Dean Notes? Check out this months for information on Conference Assembly, a Grant Opportunity, and some incredible trainings being offered.

Email from Parkside Lutheran Church Conference Assembly, Grant Opportunity, and Great Trainings Offered   Dean Notes   Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; fo

05/29/2024

Way to Go Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - Buffalo, NY!

The Diocese released a statement that said it chose not to host the concert because "a choir identified to perform is a group whose values are inconsistent with Catholic teaching."

08/31/2022

Urgent Staffing Need: LCLC is in dire need of housekeeping and food service staff for the fall retreat season. Our hard working food service and housekeeping manager, Jeryl Hinson, is on an indefinite medical leave. Consequently, we need to hire a person(s) to manage the housekeeping needs, and another person to manage the food service needs. The time frame is for the short term and possibly the long term. Please call the camp office at 716-386-4125 for more information.

08/25/2022

Practicing Faithful Witness through Learning Together

08/22/2022

Being in a new place can be overwhelming, and we have 250+ sites across the country for students to grow in a faithful community. Connect your college and grad students today!

www.luminelca.org/refer-a-student

06/12/2022

Beware of phishing scams. This email originally looks like it’s from the Bishop. But always check the email address. Never give money or gift cards over the internet. When in question call the person who is “asking.”

06/11/2022

Lutherans from across WNY (our group doubled in size right after this picture) gathered for the March for our Lives Buffalo. Together we prayed with our feet as we call for Universal Background checks and raising the age to buy assault rifles to 21. Thoughts, Prayers, Action.