AFRICAN DESCENT LUTHERAN ASSOCIATION
African Descent Ministry in the ELCA
  1. WORK
    WORK
    Be a resource for leading conversations on race, ethnicity and culture in congregations; Working toward a full realization of the unity that is to be found in Jesus Christ.
  2. ADVOCATE
    ADVOCATE
    To advocate a ministry of reconciliation among diverse people in the church and society; and become a fully engaged with the affairs of the ELCA assemblies, synods, regions, and congregations.
  3. CELEBRATE
    CELEBRATE
    Celebrate diversity in the human family.
  4. PROCLAIM
    PROCLAIM
    Proclaim our freedom in Christ...
PRESS RELEASES
RESOLUTIONS
MLK
CELEBRATIONS
2017
BLACK LIVES
MATTER
GALLERY

Translating
 Strategy to Action

ADLAELCA

ADVOCATE: Elisha'a Call

CELEBRATE: MLK Day

Strategy is translated action by as each chapter of ADLA and targeted Synods send young adult leaders to a discernment weekend to discover and rediscover their calling to advocate using their spiritual gifts.
Throughout the year chapters of ADLA celebrate, remember and honor our heritage and history. You can find various chapters hosting MLK, Juneteeth events and more. 

WORK: Black Lutheran Lives Matter

PROCLAIM: Biennial

As one body we PROCLAIM our freedom in christ. Every two years there is a national meeting of all chapters of ADLA during which time we boldy proclaim to the hosting chapters city that we are culturally bothers and siters in Christ who worship together.
As a body our work includes coming together to give a voice to persons of african descent then through each of the chapters working towards the goals setforth. This work includes voter registration, awareness forums, and raising money to support the cause.