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Being a Public Church in the Electoral Process: A Guide for Churches and Rostered Ministers (Updated 2026)
The ELCA Advocacy resource (updated for 2026) explains how congregations, rostered ministers, and church members can engage faithfully in elections while remaining strictly nonpartisan and compliant with IRS rules for 501(c)(3) organizations.
You Shall Also Love the Stranger: Public Witness and For-Profit Immigration Detention
A new resource from ELCA Advocacy and ELCA AMMPARO titled “You Shall Also Love the Stranger,” offers history, Bible study, reflection questions and action steps related to for-profit immigration detention. Join related webinar on Wednesday, June 24, from 1-1:30 p.m. EDT.
New report on Housing and Homelessness in Arizona
New report titled Housing Arizona by the ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy is now available for download. The Background Report Launch of "Housing Arizona" is April 23 at Rio Salado College.
2026 Lent Resources from ELCA World Hunger
Use the 2025-26 Action Guide and the 2026 Lenten Calendar for congregations in planning educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.
Online Harassment and Doxxing Response
Grand Canyon Synod partners from the Safe Communities Coalition offer this helpful resource by the Digital Defense Fund for responding to online harassment and doxxing.
2025 Advent Resources from ELCA World Hunger
New for 2025! Action Guide, Interactive Calendar, and Study for congregational use to plan educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.
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.
Creation care-centered sermon available in English and español
The Lutherans Restoring Creation network is offering an Earth Day creation care-centered sermon by Dr. Rev. Barbara Rossing — in English and Spanish — in response to the Sunday, April 27th readings.
Dismantle: An Anti-White Supremacy Lenten Devotional
Dismantle: An Anti-White Supremacy Lenten Devotional is a project of ELCA Racial Justice. This resource was created in response to the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly’s call to boldly condemn white supremacy and racist rhetoric. Downloadable, 32 pages, free of charge.
ELCA World Hunger VBS Focuses on Storytelling
At the Table, the Intergenerational VBS Study from ELCA World Hunger, focuses on the importance of storytelling, inviting your community to learn how storytelling can make a difference in your neighborhood and the world.
2025 Lent Resources from ELCA World Hunger
New for 2025! Lenten Action Guide, Calendar and Study resources for congregational use in planning educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.
International Rescue Committee’s 2025 State Policy Guide
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) works with state elected leaders to ensure that the communities in which we work are welcoming places for refugees and other new Americans. This state policy and advocacy guide reflects efforts by states to build and strengthen infrastructure and resources to welcome refugees and other newcomers to their communities.
Guiding Congregations Through the Post-Election Season: A Toolkit for Church Leaders
Equip your congregation to navigate the post-election season with Faith+Lead’s free 2024 Election Toolkit. Filled with resources for fostering empathy, addressing complex issues, and promoting Gospel values over partisanship, this toolkit offers practical guidance for preaching, teaching, and living out justice and faith.
Hunger and Poverty in America 2024 Fact Sheet and Discussion Guide
From the latest data on food-insecure households to the impact of government programs and personal stories, this comprehensive guide offers knowledge and tools for meaningful conversation. Downloadable fact sheet and video.
ELCA Civic Engagement and Voter Education Guide: Ahora disponible en español
The ELCA Civic Engagement and Voter Education Guide is a resource guide to encourage, empower and equip voter education and other responsible civic participation shaped by faith values. Now available in Spanish.
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.
2024 Advent Resources from ELCA World Hunger
New for 2024! Action Guide, Calendar, and Study for congregational use to plan educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.
League of Women Voters 2024 Ballot Propositions
Ballot Prop resources from League of Women Voters. For each proposition, the document lays out the description, what a Yes vote means, what a No vote means, what those in favor say, what those opposed say, and the background, the provisions, and the fiscal analysis.