The Discipleship in a Democracy social message explores how government is a gift from God that can also be abused and misused. It also delves into how we can view civic engagement as Lutherans. A Study Guide and a Leader's Guide for those facilitating groups is now available. Spanish translation also available.

More widely in use during the coronavirus pandemic, but an effective option at other times too, legislators still conduct virtual meetings with constituents, recognizing the need to connect with stakeholders’ perspectives independent of being in the same room for a handshake.

Most years, the U.S. Congress recesses for the month of August. Senators and representatives return to their home states to reconnect with constituents. Use this guide to engage with elected officials, ask questions and share concerns.

ELCA Advocacy provides some timely questions and talking points based upon ELCA Advocacy priorities of hunger, police reform, housing and homelessness, migration, international aid, and inequality.

Rev. Sarah Stadler, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix, thoughtfully and candidly reflects on advocacy as a spiritual practice. Pr. Sarah will facilitate Advocacy 101, a 4-week virtual class beginning Thursday, August 6 at 6:30pm PT, as a part of the Phoenix Fusion collaborative.

Do you or someone you know have the drive to help build ELCA World Hunger capacity o end hunger by deepening and expanding Lutheran advocacy efforts in synods, coalitions and networks? Now accepting applications.

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.

This can be done without gathering in person!

On “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, ELCA churches put our faith in action – visible year-round and on Sunday, September 13 as we respond to God calling us into the world to serve together.

Among our gifts of service that we dedicate to the glory of God, engaging in advocacy is a way to serve our neighbor. Through advocacy ministry, we form relationships with our policymakers and can stand up for policies that move us closer to a world that God envisions, where the health and safety of all people are prioritized.

More than 2,000 join session offering tips for public engagement