Benevolence & Mission Support
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.
– Jeremiah 1:5
A Vision for Mission Support in our Congregations
Through our Stewardship Vision & Plan, the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the ELCA is passionately and joyfully sharing God’s gifts with its congregations, communities, and members. Learn more about our Vision & Plan for stewardship, and find resources, and programs for, and training for mission support with your congregation.
Complete 2025 Statement of Intent Online
Use the link located below to complete your congregation’s 2025 Statement of Intent. If you have any questions about the form, please contact Synod General Manager Tom Anderson at or 773-248-0021.
Benevolence Remittance Printout Form
Your Metropolitan Chicago Synod office is also doing a new thing! To reduce our mailing costs, we are attaching a PDF of our BENEVOLENCE REMITTANCE form. Use the link located below to print out a Benevolence Remittance form. This can be printed, and either cut or folded to fit in a window envelope or another addressed by you (address is in window location on form) and mailed with your check to the Eagle Way address for processing. Keep it handy to use every time you send your mission support or contact us if you need another. We are grateful for your congregation’s generous support, and your cooperation in helping us do this NEW THING that saves our synod office money! If you have any questions about the form, please contact Synod General Manager Tom Anderson at or 773-248-0021.
What does Mission Support Do?
The chart below shows where this money goes.
ELCA Resources
Additional Resources
If your congregation is revising its constitution, or if you have a question about your constitution, email the synod secretary, the Rev. Erin Clausen: .
You can find more ELCA resources and information for constitutions here→
Looking for a specific form, policy or guideline? Try a keyword search at the top of the page, or search document library here→
Has your congregation had a change of contact information? Send any updates of your address, phone number, or key contact e-mail addresses by emailing Heather Haynes, .