Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry and Minnesota ELCA synod bishops released a joint pastoral video condemning aggressive immigration activity and addressing the fear and uncertainty experienced by many communities. The bishops call the church to faithful lament, moral clarity, and continued witness rooted in human dignity.

ELCA Action Alert updated February 10. Ask Congress to protect our neighbors by prioritizing accountability for ICE, not additional funding for actions that are harming our communities. Take action today!

Created in the Image of God affirms that every person bears God-given dignity that cannot be earned or lost. Rooted in Scripture and Lutheran social teaching, it equips individuals and congregations to respond with compassion, courage, and advocacy that honors our shared humanity.

The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) offers updates, actions to take and resources for standing with Immigrants. Hurry! Some deadlines end Wednesday, Nov. 19.

From guest blog by Raed AbuJries, Program Manager, AMMPARO US Network, Education and Communications: “As people of faith, we have to be honest: this isn’t just a political debate. It’s a spiritual one. The way we talk about and treat the marginalized is a gut-check for our faith.”

ELCA Witness in Society Senior Director, the Rev. Amy Reumann, joins other faith leaders in calling the new goal ‘biased’, indicating it abandons those at risk, and is in need of reversal. Read the statement.

Learn what’s going on with Refugee Resettlement, and how you can help, from our partners at Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest.

‘Here I Pod’ kicks off Season 3 with "Immigration, Sensitive Locations, and Faithful Actions," featuring special guests from ELCA Ammparo, The Border Church/La Iglesia Fronteriza and ELCA Advocacy.

New ELCA Action Alert! Ask Congress to defend investments in refugee resettlement while urging the administration to restart fair, unbiased refugee admissions. Take action today!

This Guest Commentary by Rev. Christine Stoxen appeared in Arizona Capitol Times on September 12, 2025. Rev. Stoxen serves of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler. AZ.

This OpEd by Rev. Christine Stoxen appeared in The Chandler Arizonan on August 24, 2025. Rev. Stoxen serves of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler. AZ.

New ELCA Action Alert! Urge your members of Congress to conduct essential oversight over ICE detention facilities and demand humane conditions. Take action today.

See images from the AMMPARO Candlelight Prayer Vigil on Wednesday, July 30 at Peace Park as part of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Phoenix.

Please promote! Candlelight Prayer Vigil on Wednesday, July 30 at 9:00 pm. Lutherans from Churchwide Assembly, judicatory heads, faith leaders, Arizona legislators and local congregations are invited to attend.

Presiding Bishop Eaton has released a statement on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read the full statement here.

The "Big Beautiful Bill" passed out of the Senate today. It now returns to the House for a final vote as soon as Wednesday. Contact your Representative today, urging them to vote NO on this bill.

New ELCA Advocacy Action Alert! Senate leadership aims to schedule a rushed vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as soon as this week, undermining access to core programs in our communities.

Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. In Episode 5 you’ll hear from faith-based advocates meeting our current moment by supporting immigrants and refugees during a time of rapid shifts and changes. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.