The United Lutheran Appeal is a joint effort of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and thirteen educational, outdoor, and social ministries, agencies and institutions. Those agencies and institutions involved with the appeal are Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp & Retreat Center, Community Family Life Services, Fellowship Square Foundation, Good Shepherd Housing Foundation; Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area; Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg; Lutheran Volunteer Corps; Mar-Lu-Ridge Lutheran Camp; N Street Village; National Lutheran Home; Roanoke College; Southeast Ministry; and Transitional Housing Corporation. (Learn more about these agencies and institutions on the Organizations page.)

Why have a United Lutheran Appeal?

This is an annual appeal to increase awareness of the 13 agencies and institutions as well as raise funds so that the member organizations may continue their work.

How will the gift made to the Appeal be distributed?

Gifts given generally to the Appeal will be distributed on an equal basis to all 13 participating institutions and agencies. You may, however, designate your contribution to particular organizations.