Black History Month

February is Black History Month

We give thanks for the gifts, accomplishments, influence and witness of our African-descent neighbors and siblings in Christ—we stand together to glorify God as partners in the gospel, doing God’s work in the world together. Though unified as siblings in Christ, we ask God to guide our church in its pursuit of racial justice, socioeconomic equity, racial reconciliation and an end to hatred and mistrust. AMEN.

We are invited to celebrate Black History Month this month with these resources

• The Women of the ELCA Racial Justice Advocacy Network is looking forward to learning in community with women committed to racial justice! Join us every fourth Thursday of the month for difficult but necessary conversations about what justice might look like and how our communities and congregations can work towards this goal. Find out more in the newsletter and visit the Racial Justice Advocacy Page to sign up. 
• Honoring bold African American women for Black History Month by Valora Starr
• A link for prayers and a devotion for Black History Month
• The Smithsonian Institution website features a list of events to participate in during the month of February in celebration of Black History Month
• Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) As founders of Black History Month, the ASALH website features information about the theme for the 2026 celebration.
• Learn more about the ELCA African Decent Lutheran Assocication
• Learn more about the ELCA White Lutherans for Justice