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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.
Urgent! Tell Congress: Oppose the Big Beautiful Bill
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.
ELCA Action Alert: CALL IN! to oppose cuts to social programs, funding for deportations
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.
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.
Here I Pod, Episode 7: People and Budget Choices - Perspective from Lutheran Services in America
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Episode 7: Lutheran Services in America president and CEO Alesia Frerichs is guest.
Here I Pod, Episode 6: Higher education and schools in today’s policy climate
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 6, Rev. Dr. Lamont Wells joins host Regina Banks for a conversation about the current climate of higher education. Listen for insights into free speech, Lutheran history and current advocacy efforts.
Here I Pod, Episode 5: Migration policy changes and their impact
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.
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Support Robust Federal Disaster Relief
New ELCA Action Alert! Steps toward dismantling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have come amid heavy floods and before the hurricane season. The ability to respond with federal disaster relief could soon no longer be an option.
Here I Pod, Episode 4: Foreign assistance funding freeze effects and actions
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Episode 4 takes a critical look at the direct impact on lives worldwide of the evolving landscape of U.S. foreign assistance. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.
Here I Pod, Episode 3: Connecting faith-based advocates and lawmakers
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Real people making a real difference come to the fore in Episode 3, delving into how faith-based advocates can engage in shaping public policy and drive meaningful community engagement. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Child Tax Credit
New Lenten Action Alert! Join ELCA Advocacy in calling on Congress to prioritize families and children by supporting a more robust and inclusive Child Tax Credit.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Support schools, universities and students
New Lenten Action Alert! Share your values and convictions with elected officials — urge Congress to oppose cuts to vital education programs.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Oppose Mass Deportations
New Lenten Action Alert! Act now to tell Congress you oppose the detention and separation of immigrant families. Customize your letter with your values and your own experiences.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Protect clean energy jobs and investments
New Lenten Action Alert! Share your values and convictions with elected officials — urge Congress to oppose the repeal of IRA investments in affordable clean energy, American jobs and economic development in the upcoming budget reconciliation bill.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Oppose cuts to hunger programs
New Lenten Action Alert! In FY25 budget resolution processes, cuts of $230 billion to agriculture programs – the vast majority of which is expected to come from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – have been proposed. Oppose these cuts via ELCA Advocacy.