August congressional recess opportunity

U.S. representatives regularly return to their home districts to stay engaged with their constituents. Traditionally, August Recess is one such time – and while everyone needs some rest and relaxation, lawmakers are likely busy during this period with Town Halls, arranged meetings, and other contact points that give you a window to raise your experiences and policy concerns while they are local.

The ELCA advocacy staff have identified some current events that intersect with federal policy and priorities this year based upon the ELCA’s social teaching documents and the experiences of its congregations, ministries and partners 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.

New to help you connect with lawmakers in 2021 is a Virtual Visits resource with tips on how to utilize digital communications options more widely in use this year. The ELCA’s August Recess Guide also contains ideas for communicating with your elected officials and candidates in-district this month.

Here are some timely questions and talking points based upon ELCA Advocacy federal priorities.