Department for Mission and Development
Project name : Young People Becoming Decision Makers
Project holder : Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Results :
Youth work in congregations in Estonia has increased consistently during the last three years. Youth activities have strengthened the faith and identity of many young Estonian who have gained motivation and new skills, empowering them to take on more leadership in youth work. Most activities have been organized by young people themselves. Some have realised a spiritual journey toward the deep foundations of their faith, others have simply found new friends, networked and dreamed up new projects for a bright future.
Other Projects
| Project name | Project holder |
| Young people become decision makers | ELCE |
Project name : The Life of Martin Luther – animation series
Project holder : Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary
Results :
To commemorate the 500th Reformation anniversary, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary has produced an animated series depicting the life and works of Martin Luther to reinforce Lutheran identity in churches and society, both in Europe and in the global Lutheran communion. The 12 episode animation series on Luther’s life is directed by Hungarian art director for animated films Zsolt Richly, who worked with a team of students and artists from the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design. Targeting the confirmation age group, the film was shown at schools, Bible lessons and in family homes to promote ecumenism from an early age in a language recognizable by the youngest generation. This great animation offers a fresh insight into the historical events at the roots of the Lutheran church identity. It aimed to improve the profile of Lutheran churches in Europe and in other regions of the Lutheran communion.
Other Projects
| Project name | Project holder |
| Life of Martin Luther | ELCH |
Project name : Legal Advisor
Project holder : Federation of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Russia and other States
Results :
In the Soviet era, churches of the Federation of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Russia and other States, as with many other churches, lost many of its buildings to the regime. In Russia, a new law allows churches and other religious organizations to claim their property back but administrative processes are tedious and lengthy. Many buildings that belong to the church are historical and protected as monuments. Getting permission to carry out renovation requires legal expertise. For these purposes, the legal advisor project finances the staff position of a lawyer to assist the church in various legal processes. With her help, the church has been able to claim back several church and non-church buildings as well as land entitlements in various parts of Russia.
Other Projects
| Project name | Project holder |
| Theological formation in the theological seminary | ELCROS |
| Communication project of the federation of ELCROS | ELCROS |
| Enhanced Governance, Communion Building and Missional Structures | ELCROS |
| Institutional Support | ELCROS |
| Church Legal Adviser | ELCI |
