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 2023 Statement of Intent Online
Use the link located below to complete your congregation’s 2023 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.
Our Stewardship Mission
Called by the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit, we will inspire and equip congregations to nurture all people to passionately and joyfully share all their gifts throughout God’s kingdom.
Mission Interpreters
Volunteers from our congregations tell the story of how our offerings and gifts are transformed into effective ministries.
Environmental Working Group
The Environmental Working Group works toward energy conservation in our congregations.
What does Mission Support Do?
The chart below shows where this money goes.
The Tree, a Powerful Symbol for the Work of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod
Policies of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod Council will be organized according to the organizational “tree” that defines
the essential structure of our life and work.
ELCA Resources
Additional Resources
Your Constitution
If your congregation is revising its constitution, or if you have a question about your constitution, email the synod secretary, the Rev. Erin Clausen: .
Find It Fast
Looking for a specific form, policy or guideline? Try a keyword search at the top of the page, or search document library here→
Metropolitan Chicago Synod Office
Ph: 773-248-0021
Address: 1420 W. Dickens Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
In Jesus’ name: we proclaim the gospel, make disciples, do justice.
