The ELCA's 1994 membership remained largely stable, with a slight decrease of 12,752 from 5,211,800 in 1993.
Fewer baptisms reflects the decreasing birth rate.
The average number of people at weekend worship, which is another indicator of participation by members in the life of congregations, remained the same in 1994 as in 1993. Average attendance at worship for 1994 was 145. About 1.6 million or 30.32 percent of all baptized ELCA members attend worship each week. Since 1988, average worship attendance has fluctuated slightly between 30 and 31 percent. An indicator of vitality was seen in an increase in the number of unconfirmed children partaking of the sacrament of Holy Communion.