Bishop Eaton with Rick Steves
Hunger in the Time of COVID-19: Life for Today and Hope for Tomorrow.
Rick Steves, guidebook author and travel TV host, the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and the Rev. Shelley Bryan Wee, bishop of the Northwest Washington Synod of the ELCA, invite you to a virtual benefit – the first of its kind – for ELCA World Hunger.
We are in a historic moment, facing a once-in-a-century pandemic, and a global change in hunger unlike anything we have seen in our lifetimes. Domestically and internationally, hunger is increasing at alarming rates. At this event, you will learn about the unique ways ELCA World Hunger is responding. Our hosts will also discuss the ongoing root causes of hunger and poverty addressed in Rick Steves’ recent special Hunger and Hope: Lessons From Ethiopia and Guatemala. And you will hear from ELCA World Hunger partners on the front lines of the current hunger crisis, who will tell you firsthand how your gifts make a difference.
We are called by God to share hope in this time of challenge. Join us to face this global hunger crisis head-on and to continue moving toward a just world where all are fed.
The goal is to raise $250,000 to confront hunger in the time of COVID-19.
This Zoom virtual event will take place Thursday, September 24, 7 p.m. CT. Watch for Zoom instructions to come by September 21.
Please spread the word about this extraordinary event among your congregations and communities.