More Stories of Faith in elca southeastern synod Action Stories of Faith in Action 2009 is print and online resource that explains who we are as the ELCA, what we do in ministry together and how we fund our ministries. Offering objectives are: Women of the ELCA churchwide, Nepal Social Service Fund and the food shelves in Faribault and Freeborn counties. The ELCA agrees to respect those who disagree with all of this stuff. Learn more and register online! 36,650 have registered for the 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering! Getting Ready resources are now available. Roy Riley, bishop of the ELCA New Jersey Synod, Hamilton Square, encouraged members of the synod to read the documents for yourself and to yourself, as if the task force is speaking directly to you, not just jumping to the hot-button issues.