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Grants Funded in 2025

Atonement Lutheran Church, Sebring
Labyrinth Restoration and Renewal Project
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Restore existing labyrinth, making it a community resource for programming and prayer
https://atonementlutheranfl.com/​

Christ Our Redeemer, Temple Terrace
The Table: Lutheran Campus Ministry, USF
Dinner Church and campus ministry support at USF
https://www.corlutheran.org/

Christ the King Lutheran, ​Pinecrest
Waters of Grace: Kayak Ministry and Outdoor Creation Outreach
Outdoor ministry events to engage community and share faith
https://www.ctkmiami.org/

Florida-Bahamas Synod
Supporting Fresh Expressions
Conference in Feb 2026 to equip congregational leaders for innovative evangelism
https://fbsynod.com/

Grace Lutheran, Ormond Beach
Entertaining Angels Project
A variety of initiatives to extend welcome and hospitality to the neighborhood
https://gracelcob.org/

Grace Lutheran, Tampa
Walking Together with Grace
Spiritual and emotional resources for youth and their families
https://gracetampa.org/

Lutheran Church of the Palms, Palm Harbor
Feeding Body and Soul
A series of events to connect with specific groups in the community to form relationships and offer programs
https://www.lutheranchurchofthepalms.org/

Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bradenton
Beer and Hymns: Fostering Community
Faith sharing through singing, prayer and community gatherings​
https://www.redeemerlutheranbradenton.com/

Redeemer Lutheran Church, ​Lauderdale Lakes
Feeding and Fellowship
Community partnership to address food insecurity and prayerful support in the community
https://redeemerlutheranfl.org/

​South Miami Lutheran
Gatherings at SMLC
Faith-based gatherings for conversation and connection
http://smlcfl.org/

St. Andrews Lutheran Church, ​Jacksonville Beach
Sharing Christ for the Community
Equipping the congregation for discipleship through formation and a series of community events
https://www.salcbts.com/

St. John Lutheran Church, Jacksonville
The Imagine Gatherings
Bi-monthly programs to cultivate community connections
https://stjohnsjax.com/

St. John Lutheran Church, ​Winter Park
Spiritual Wellness and Evangelism Initiative
Partner with Wellness Recovery Action Plan program to equip congregants to provide spiritual wellness support
https://www.mysj.org/

St. Stephen, Longwood /Heart of FL Conference
Daily Prayer at Orlando Lutheran Towers
Heart of FL conference daily prayer at Orlando Lutheran Towers

The Hearth-Central Florida Youth Group, Orlando
Central Florida Youth Group Partnership
Partnership with Salem, The Hearth, St. Stephen's and Spirit of Joy

University Lutheran Church, ​Gainesville
Sacred Rest
Campus ministry - invitational events to provide sacred space and spiritual resources in campus ministry setting
https://www.ulcgainesville.com/

Christ Lutheran Church, Cape Coral
Sounds for the Soul-Year 2
A series of concerts with relationship building in area retirement centers
https://www.christlutherancapecoral.org/

Faith Lutheran Church, Sarasota
Faith Laugh Pack: Holy Humor Outreach-Year 2
Connecting with area retirement facilities for comedy shows with Holy Humor themes
www.faithlutheransrq.com/

Hope Lutheran, ​The Villages
Hope4All: Faith, Food & Fellowship-Year 2
An event to connect feeding ministry to extending welcome to Hope Lake Wier campus
https://hope4all.church/

Jacksonville Campus Ministry
"Bring a Friend"-Year 2
Funding to support expanded participation in campus ministry and mission trips
www.jaxcm.org/

Lutheran Church of the Cross, St. Petersburg
Family Worship Experience-Year 2
Sunday morning family worship with fellowship
https://mylcc.com/

Memorial Lutheran, ​St. Augustine
Members and Media: Getting the Word Out-Year 2
Social media reels featuring church members and programs focusing on discipleship
https://memoriallutheranchurch.net/

​St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Coral Gables
LGBTQ+Community Connections-Year2
Programs and resources to connect with LGBTQ community
https://stmarkscg.org/

St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Jacksonville
Faith in Community: Deepening Connections-Year 2
A series of programs open to the community to deepen connections and a sense of welcome
https://www.stmarksjax.org/

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Spring Hill
Elemental Ministry-Year 3
Intergenerational ministry engaging the community through natural elements and the arts
https://www.lutheranholycross.org/

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Cocoa Beach
Grace In Our Community-Year 3
A series of community gatherings and events to build faith-based relationships in the community
https://www.goresurrection.org/

Congregations Awarded Building Bridges Pre-Packaged Grants
  • Our Savior Lutheran Church​, Ocala
  • St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sarasota
  • Trinity Lutheran Church, Bradenton

Congregations Awarded Dinner Church Pre-Packaged Grants
  • Calvary Lutheran Church, Ruskin
  • Christ Lutheran, Englewood
  • King of Kings, Port Richey
  • Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Palm Harbor
  • Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lauderdale Lakes
  • Reformation Lutheran Church, Lakeland
  • St. Mark Lutheran Church, Dunedin
  • Salem Lutheran Church, Orlando
  • Shepherd of the Glades, Naples
  • Spirit of Grace, Hudson
  • Trinity Lutheran, St. Petersburg
  • Trinity Lutheran Church, Pembroke Pines

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