Here’s updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices. As the new year begins, these state public policy offices (SPPO) share their annual policy priorities. Find a map and full list of ELCA affiliated SPPOs using our state office map. Learn more about Lutheran advocacy using our new resource, Advocacy 101 For Young Adults.
Read MoreWith the start of the 117th Congress and a new administration, and as the devastating COVID-19 pandemic influences our lives and shapes our concerns, we face pressing need for national policy action. Yet even with changes, as Christians in the world our engagement is consistently shaped by our love of one another as God loves us.
Read MorePaul as described in Acts 21 arrived in Jerusalem to some strong responses. Buoyed by a crowd incensed by rumors that he was encouraging Jews to no longer observe Jewish law, a Roman tribune arrested and interrogated Paul to determine his crime.
We’ve heard a lot of rhetoric about our laws recently – from politicians, from pulpits, and most recently, from angry mobs of people rallying around a cry to hold fast as a country to tradition or law and order.
Read MoreELCA Advocacy shares updates in their UN and state edition, as well as from the ELCA Advocacy office in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreThe ELCA joined 16 Christian denominations and organizations in calling for the incoming Biden administration to change the course of U.S. policy and undertake renewed efforts to bring peace to the Holy Land.
The letter requests that the administration take six concrete steps to “build towards a future where human rights violations are ended and there is equality between Palestinians and Israelis.”
Read MoreAs ecumenical and inter-religious partners, we have a role to play in preparing for the post-pandemic future. We can encourage people to love their neighbors by getting vaccinated – when it is our turn. We can advocate for equitable distribution in the US and globally.
Read MoreThe allegations of medical neglect and invasive gynecological procedures in a privately-run detention center in Irwin County, Ocilla, Ga.—including coerced sterilization—quickly drew disbelief and condemnation worldwide this fall. Far from unique, these shocking allegations echo the historic and current reality of cruel and inhumane treatment towards migrant women.
Read MoreWhether you are a newly connected or longtime advocate of ELCA World Hunger, you are invited attend the 2021 ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering.
This signature event gathers ELCA World Hunger’s leaders for a time of networking, idea sharing, learning and planning for our shared ministry.
Read MoreThe UN and State Edition features updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices: U.N., California, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The Advocacy Connections update features Election 2020 and ELCAvotes, COVID-19 Stimulus And Other “Lame Duck” Session Activity, Official Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal, Atrocity Prevention, Presidential Determination On Refugees.
Read MoreELCA Lutherans have taken to heart “that energetic civic engagement is part of their baptismal vocation, both as individuals and through the church’s corporate witness.”
Americans turned out to vote in record numbers last week, reaching the highest voting rate in 120 years.
Read MoreFirst state-wide gathering for LAMA advocates and friends to connect! Saturday, November 7, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Presenters Dr. Ryan P. Cumming (ELCA World Hunger) and Ms. Angie Rogers (Arizona Food Bank Network) discuss food insecurity and poverty and what we can do to help.
Read MoreThis is the time for ELCA members to draw lessons from the ecumenical movement, in particular the Lutheran churches worldwide that have been promoting peace and working to prevent conflict for more than six decades. As churches, we have always been inspired by the rich tradition of peace, love, reconciliation and justice.
Read MorePersons with disabilities take great pride in going to vote, but some do experience obstacles at the voting polls or even in registering and/or voting by mail.
Please consider being in dialogue with persons with disabilities about their desire to vote, about their opinions about those running for office, and consider asking what might make that day or even that week or month meaningful for them.
Read MoreFrom the ELCA Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, director, are updates on: Covid-19 Stimulus | Refugee Admissions Goal | TPS Uncertainty | Election 2020 Is Here! | Welcome New Leaders.
Read MoreIt is both privilege and responsibility for Lutherans in the United States to approach Election 2020 as faith-informed voters.
With mere days remaining in advance of Election Day 2020, here is a review of material associated with the ELCAvotes initiative.
Read MoreFirst state-wide gathering for LAMA advocates and friends to connect! Saturday, November 7, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Presenters Dr. Ryan P. Cumming (ELCA World Hunger) and Ms. Angie Rogers (Arizona Food Bank Network) discuss food insecurity and poverty and what we can do to help.
Read MoreHighlighted in the Arizona Republic, Bishop Hutterer was one of four Arizona faith leaders from diverse traditions who spoke at an online panel last week in Phoenix about how different faiths address human responsibility to the environment.
“From our Lutheran tradition, we have this idea of care of creation, the interdependence of each one of us, and the fact that without caring about creation, we have actually denied our neighbors,” Bishop Hutterer says in the article in Arizona Central. “Our lives depend on the life that surrounds us.”
Read MoreArizona Interfaith Power & Light presents “The Dignity Series: A Voting Guide for Faith Communities.”
Register here for the final presentation from Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, “Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors,” on Tuesday, 10/27/2020 at 6 pm MST.
Read MoreBishop Eaton addresses the importance of voting during an uneasy and important time in our nation. More resources available at ELCA.org/civicengagement.
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