Get Elca Org Congregationreport

The Elca Org Congregationreport is an important tool for congregations to report their membership and financial stewardship. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to completing the report online, ensuring you have all the necessary information at hand while maintaining clarity and accuracy.

Follow the steps to complete the Elca Org Congregationreport online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your online editor.
2. Enter your congregation's ID and password as provided in the previous report to authenticate your access.
3. Begin filling out the 'Information About Members' section, including your baptized membership at the end of the previous year and the number of baptized members received during the current year.
4. Provide details on how members were received: by baptism for children and adults, by affirmation of faith, by transfer, and by other sources. Ensure you calculate the total members received accurately.
5. In the next part, report the baptized members removed during the year, specifying the reasons, including death and transfer.
6. Next, calculate and report the baptized membership at the end of the current year and the total confirmed membership.
7. Fill in the number of baptized youth who were confirmed in the year and the average weekly worship attendance.
8. Under the 'Information About This Congregation’s Financial Stewardship' section, provide total receipts and breakdowns by categories such as regular giving, designated giving, and grants.
9. Report the total indebtedness and budgeted mission support for the upcoming year.
10. Lastly, detail the total disbursements, including all categories of expenses and contributions made by the congregation.
11. Once all sections are completed, review the information for accuracy. You can then save your changes, download a copy for your records, print the report, or share it as needed.

Complete your Elca Org Congregationreport online to ensure accurate reporting and support for your congregation.