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Bishop Eaton: Woven Together - A Post-election Message
The day after the 2024 presidential election, whether individually people experience joy or grief, Bishop Eaton reflects on the many expressions of our church being woven together as strands of a large tapestry. 2:07, recorded November 6, 2024.
Bishop Eaton: Casting Ballots as People of Faith
During this election season and as we prepare to vote as part of our civic responsibility and commitment to the Gospel, Bishop Eaton reminds us, "We are not defined by our political affiliations but by our shared baptism and our commitment to the Gospel."
Question: What are your hopes post-election?
New! Filmed at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “What are your hopes post-election?” Length 1:23.
Reminder: Mail Your Ballot by October 29
Tuesday, October 29th is the last day to mail your ballot! Read on to find drop-off locations and polling places for the election ~ 14 days away!
Question: Do you think you would vote differently if you weren’t a person of faith?
New! Filmed at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “Do you think you would vote differently if you weren’t a person of faith?” Length 1:24.
Poll Monitors Needed for General Election
Join Arizona Faith Network and the Election Protection Arizona as a nonpartisan, volunteer poll monitor for the 2024 General Election! Sign up to be an EPAZ volunteer at allvoting.org/afn2024. Zoom-based training dates are on the form.
Why vote early?
Why vote early? Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. Is early voting right for you? See arguments for and against early voting.
Bible Study: The Magnificat Can Be a Dangerous Song
This single-session Bible study and discussion guide by Fern Lee Hagedorn can be used by adults or older teens, as individuals or in small groups, for consideration of civic commitment as people of faith. Published September 2024, 3 pages.
Question: Why should Lutherans vote?
New! Filmed at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “Why should Lutherans vote?” Features Bishop Eaton and more. Length 1:41.
Question: What is your advice for someone who is on the fence about voting?
Another new voter engagement video from LAMA! Filmed on location at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “What is your advice for someone who is on the fence about voting?” Length 1:21.
Question: How can people with differing opinions work together during election season?
Another new voter engagement video from LAMA! Filmed at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “How can people with differing opinions work together during election season?” Length 1:46.
Question: Is voting important to you?
Another new voter engagement video from LAMA! Filmed on location at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “Is voting important to you?” Length 1:23.
Addressing Polarization and Building Cohesion in Your Community
Response to the cry to address polarization in our communities is being heard in many ELCA synods, congregations and ELCA-affiliated state public policy offices. Helpful resources and ideas for caring for one another and our communities as people of faith from the "Faith in Elections Playbook" on Interfaith America are reprinted in this post.
Sharing Trustworthy Information About Where and How to Vote
Our civic engagement as people of faith can help ensure that everyone benefits from the good of government. Resources and ideas for this important non-partisan service by faith communities an election year are reprinted here by permission from the “Faith in Elections Playbook” of Interfaith America.
ELCA Advocacy: What Does Voting Mean To You? (Week 4)
Week 3: Hear from Will Milner (HAF in Washington, DC0 about how his faith values impact his vote in this new video from ELCA Advocacy!
2024 Primary Election Results
Find out the result’s for Tuesday’s primary election! Learn which candidates will be facing off in November.
Ballot Propositions Are Now Available!
Get ready for the November election by researching the propositions that will be on ballot! Draft analyses are out now.
Prep Now for August Advocacy Opportunities
August presents unique opportunities to bring our deep concerns as Christians about many things related to our planet and the beings that inhabit it to U.S. Congress in our own backyards. Read tips from ELCA Advocacy.