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ELCA Action Alert: Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Housing Reform
New ELCA Action Alert! As lack of available housing has become one of the largest drivers of homelessness, Congress must hear from faith-based advocates that comprehensive housing reform is a moral issue. Take action today!
ELCA Action Alert: Invasion of Gaza City Unacceptable, Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid Overdue
New ELCA Action Alert! This week, Israel expanded their military campaign in Gaza to begin their full-scale invasion of Gaza City. The implications of any version of a military invasion of Gaza City are devastating. Take action today!
ELCA Action Alert: Speak Out for People in Immigration Detention
New ELCA Action Alert! Urge your members of Congress to conduct essential oversight over ICE detention facilities and demand humane conditions. Take action today.
Here I Pod, S2 Episode 4: Climate Action with Lutherans Restoring Creation and Young Adults On the Hill
Host Regina Banks speaks with Phoebe Morad, Executive Director of Lutherans Restoring Creation, about the intersection of faith and climate advocacy.
Here I Pod, Season 2 Episode 3: Generational Bills and August Recess Opportunities
Host Regina Banks speaks with Silas Kulkarni, director of strategy and advocacy for ELCA Witness in Society about how the ELCA has advocated at the federal level around budget reconciliation and rescission bills, as well as the opportunities for advocacy during August Recess.
ELCA Action Alert: Tell Congress to Protect Workers
Another new ELCA Action Alert! A bipartisan effort in Congress could overturn an unprecedented executive order which stripped away collective bargaining rights from hundreds of thousands of Americans. Take action!
ELCA Action Alert: Protect Affordable Housing Programs
Another new ELCA Action Alert! As the annual 2026 federal budget advances, proposed cuts to housing programs threaten to reduce affordable housing. Take action!
ELCA filing statement on the Johnson Amendment
Should nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations be allowed to endorse political candidates? Headlines about shifts in IRS leniency for churches around prohibitions in what is known as the Johnson Amendment are at the heart of this new statement from the ELCA. Read the full statement here.
ELCA Action Alert: Aid to Gaza Must be Accessible and Safe
New ELCA Action Alert! The U.S. - Israeli distribution mechanism for aid in Gaza is further imperiling lives. Take action today.
Here I Pod, Season 2 Episode 1: Church & Community in Times of Political Violence
The second season of the popular Here I Pod podcast from ELCA advocacy returns with host Regina Q. Banks speaking with Tammy Walhof, Director of Lutheran Advocacy - Minnesota, and Jacob Summerville, 2024-2025 Hunger Advocacy Fellow, about the recent political violence that occurred in their state.
How Ohio advocates treat budgets as moral documents
In a powerful reflection, Deacon Nick Bates of the Hunger Network in Ohio highlights how Lutherans and faith leaders across Ohio engaged the budget process as a matter of moral responsibility.
ELCA Action Alert: Critical Senate Vote – Stop ‘Immensely Concerning’ Budget Cuts in OBBBA
New ELCA Action Alert! The Senate is preparing to vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that would strip healthcare from approximately 14 million Americans and slash food assistance for millions more. Take action today.
LEAN’s 2025 Ministry Report
View an update by the Rev. Paul Larson, director of Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada (LEAN).
Here I Pod, Episode 9: Middle East & North Africa Advocacy through Accompaniment
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Episode 9: Sasha Ghosh-Siminoff, program director for Middle East & North Africa (sometimes referred to as MENA) policy with ELCA Witness in Society.
ELCA Advocacy appoints new program director for Civil Rights Policy
ELCA Advocacy welcomes Antoine Cummins as new Program Director for Civil Rights Policy.
Here I Pod, Episode 8: MMIW Awareness and Indigenous Ministries of the ELCA
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Episode 8: Vance Blackfox, Justice Nichols and Brenda Blackhawk are guests.
ELCA Action Alert: Stop largest healthcare and food assistance cuts in US history
New ELCA Action Alert! This week: The House of Representatives is rushing to make historic cuts in Medicaid, food assistance, and education, while increasing the federal deficit by trillions of dollars. Take action today.
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 more.