North American culture continues to become more and more urban and challenging. To help the ELCA effectively engage this reality, the 1997 Churchwide Assembly passed In the City for Good, a 10 year urban initiative. Combining urban expertise with an attempt to provide increased resources, this initiative marks a commitment on the part of the ELCA to remain a leader in reaching out to urban dwellers.

Summer Urban Ministry Institute
After a review of the first years of the "In the City for Good" initiative at the Urban Summit held in 2003, it became clear that mere funding was not producing the desired outcomes. If a real and lasting impact were to be made on urban ministry in the ELCA, leadership development would be crucial. In response, the grant process was discontinued and the Summer Urban Ministry Institute was created for training congregational leadership teams. Contact your Mission Director for more information.

In the City for Good
In the City for Good (ICFG) aims to revitalize ELCA ministries in urban areas.

• ICFG Action Plan

• ICFG Revised Paradigm

• ICFG Urban Summit

• ICFG Video

• ICFG Vision

Resources
Urban Resources, including In the City for Good items.