Advocacy Made Easy: 3 discussion starters for groups
Use these 30-minute reflections plus 15-minute Q&A sessions on advocacy tips and themes to lay groundwork and stimulate discussion in congregations, study groups, advocacy teams, and other settings to deepen understanding of and/or advance your own advocacy priorities.
These freshly updated resources were originally presented by ELCA Witness in Society in Summer 2021, but the topics have something to offer year-round.
In the ELCA we believe that, through baptism, God is calling us into the world to serve together. Shaped by the ELCA’s social teaching documents and the experiences of its congregations, ministries and partners, we advocate to end world hunger and stand up for policies that create opportunities to overcome poverty, promote peace and dignity, preserve God’s creation and promote racial and gender justice.
What is Faith-Based Advocacy? Wondering about how advocacy fits into our Christian and Lutheran presence in policy discussions? Session 1 of ELCA Advocacy Summer School paints a picture of what advocacy is and how advocacy is shaped with a faith foundation, especially as members and affiliates of the ELCA. PLAY VIMEO.
How Do I Approach Policy Makers? If you want to be part of moving the needle on a policy matter, Session 2 of ELCA Advocacy Summer School can demystify and encourage your participation in the process. Knowledge from ELCA advocacy and Capitol Hill staff as well as state and personal experiences will help you understand this access point with policy decision makers. PLAY VIMEO.
How Do I Use Media for Impact? Gaining attention for your advocacy aims can amplify your efforts. Tips for using op eds, letters to the editor, event attention and social media are among topics highlighted during Session 3 of ELCA Advocacy Summer School. PLAY VIMEO.
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Additional advocacy resources can be found from ELCA.org/advocacy.