Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry: serving greater Kansas City since 1971

MLM's Support is both crucial and diverse

Students from Rockhurst University recently joined the ranks of volunteers helping at MLM.

Thanks to 35 area Lutheran congregations and nearly 30 other churches, MLM is able to deliver a wide range of programs to aid the homeless, eldlery and others in need throughout metropolitan Kansas City. These partnerships form a critical link in the chain that stretches across the greater Kansas City area, reaching people who are hungry, homeless or hurting.

Pantry items most in demand:

stuffing mix
cake mixes
cranberry sauce
pancake mixes
instant mashed potatoes
syrup
gravy mix
canned pumpkin
canned sweet potatoes
instant tea
lemonade mix
chicken broth
pudding mix
soups
instant oatmeal
bags of flour
bags of sugar
seasonings
egg noodles
pie filing
vanilla wafers
canned fruit
canned vegetables
rice
brown sugar
pork & beans

MLM wants to thank our many supporters who assist through funding assistance as well as volunteer services. MLM staff members are available for pulpit talks, brief presentations on our services to congregations who would like to know more about our programs and services.

We urge anyone interested in contributing their time or other suport, or with questions to contact MLM by call (816) 931-0027, e-mailing info@mlmkc.org.

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Some of the highlights of our funding support include MLM's association with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a national aid association of Lutherans and the Lutheran Brother that has joined to create the largest fraternal benefit society in the nation. Through this unique program, donations may be earmarked for MLM and often receiving matching Thrivent funding.

Volunteers with a wide range of talents and interests extend MLM’s reach far beyond its staff positions. Volunteers interview clients and help seniors with home repair. MLM’s annual Christmas Stores are run entirely by volunteers. Volunteers are always welcome to help with all aspects of the Homeless Services Center. To see some of our volunteers in action, view these photos.

Ready to be an MLM volunteer today? There are ways for almost everyone to help make metropolitan Kansas City a better place. See our volunteer information page.

Since 1989, in partnership with the Senior Companion Program (a part of the federal Corporation for National Service), MLM has sponsored 20 senior volunteers. These volunteers, who receive a small subsidy from the federal Corporation for National Service, work an average of 20 hours per week to provide companionship and support to homebound seniors in the Kansas City area.

Come back often to this page as we update with news about our congregations and other community support.

MLM's Core Support Congregations

Abiding Peace Lutheran Church, Kansas City

Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, Independence

Advent Lutheran Church, Olathe

All Saints Lutheran Church, Blue Springs

Ascension Lutheran Church, Kansas City

Atonement Lutheran Church, Overland Park

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Lee's Summit

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Olathe

Bethany Lutheran Church, Overland Park

Bethel Lutheran Church, Kansas City

Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, Raytown

Central States Synod of the ELCA, Kansas City

Children's Memorial Lutheran Church, Liberty

Christ Lutheran Church, Overland Park

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Prairie Village

Faith Lutheran Church, Kansas City

First Lutheran Church, Mission Hills

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Kansas City

Grace Lutheran church, Kansas City

Hosanna! Lutheran Church, Liberty

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Kansas City

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Overland Park

Hope Lutheran Church, Shawnee

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kansas City

King of Kings Lutheran Church, Gardner

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Leawood

Lord of Love Lutheran Church, Belton

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Kansas City

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Prairie Village

Lutheran Mission of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City

Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Lee's Summit

Our Redeemer Lutheran church, Kansas City

Overland Park Lutheran Church, Overland Park

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Kansas City

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Grandview

Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church, Kansas City

Salem Lutheran Church, Lenexa

St. James Lutheran Church, Kansas City

St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Kansas City

St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Olathe

St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Kansas City

St. Martin's Lutheran Church, Kansas City

St. Paul Lutheran Church & School, Leavenworth

Trinity Lutheran Church, Mission

Westwood Lutheran church, Shawnee Mission