61st Regular District Convention

The Atlantic District Convention occurred July 22-23 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Colonie, NY.

Supporting Ukraine

Amidst a developing situation, we are working to gather resources for churches and individuals that seek to support those effected by the ongoing Ukraine conflict through prayer and financial support. Please check back for updates as we add to available Resources.

Prayers

Pastor Nils Niemeier at Messiah Lutheran Church in East Setauket has written a liturgical prayer that may be useful in worship

Financial Support

Below you will find some suggested organizations with ties to the Atlantic District that can promptly and properly direct your support to immediate needs. The Atlantic District is not currently able to accept funds for the direct support of Ukrainians in a timely way. Please use resources below as a starting point for directing donations.

• Lutheran World Relief - Focused on providing urgent humanitarian care for families and refugees
• Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod - Collected funds are directed to partners in affected areas to provide the best possible impact
• The Life Lutheran Church, Old Westbury - An Atlantic District Church is supporting Ukrainians with 'boots on the ground' (recent update here)

Christ Has Risen!

The message of Christ’s death and resurrection for this world is not just a story that we look back upon. It is our history AND the message that continues to have meaning for us today. This is the message that we share through our worship, words, and actions. It is the love of Jesus for our community that we are to live. This is the message that each Atlantic District Missionary shares as they speak to a language group, a culture group, a neighborhood, or a preaching station...