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Support peace with justice in Palestine and Israel
Urge President Biden to deliver a message to Israel: it must halt the illegal removal of East Jerusalem families from their homes and respect the Status Quo agreement and holy sites in Jerusalem.
The ELCA Anti-Racism Pledge and Black Lives Matter
This church supports efforts to confront racism and white supremacy. In 2019, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly adopted a resolution condemning white supremacy [CA19.04.18]. ELCA members can join the efforts to end racism by participating in the ELCA Anti-Racism Pledge.
Urge Congress to Pass a Budget with Strong Homeless and Affordable Housing Programs
As legislators discuss funding levels in the FY2022 federal budget later this Spring, it is a critical time to highlight the housing and homeless needs in our communities. In a time when those of us struggling with housing insecurity need help the most, let’s insist that Congress meets our annual housing needs in the federal budget.
Act Now for Equal Rights for LGBTQIA+ Individuals
The House has passed the bipartisan Equality Act (H.R. 5), a bill that would add sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes alongside race, gender, religion, national origin, age, and disability. Now we need to urge the Senate to introduce and pass an amended version of this legislation too.
Welcoming Migrants at the Border and AMMPARO
An increase in unaccompanied children and asylum-seekers arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico has given rise to claims of a crisis. Individuals, families and children seeking protection are no crisis — the crisis is the circumstances they are fleeing and the moral challenge of safe welcome.
Scholarships Available for Ecumenical Advocacy Days on April 18-21
To encourage the great resource of young adults in advocacy, the ELCA is offering scholarships to Ecumenical Advocacy Days.
New VBS Focuses on the Importance of Water
River of Life, the 2021 VBS Study from ELCA World Hunger, will focus on the importance of water, highlighting how ELCA World Hunger is working with our neighbors around the world in projects related to clean water.
Get Involved!
One of the faith practices that Lutherans affirm in their Affirmation of Baptism is “to strive for justice and peace in all the earth”. One way to live out that baptismal covenant is through the ministry of advocacy.
2021 Lent Resources from ELCA World Hunger
New for 2021! Lent Action Guide, Calendar, Study and Reproducible Stories and more ask the question, “What will it take to end hunger?” New Forty Days of Giving resources for congregational use in planning educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.
Advocacy 101 for Young Adults Resource Now Available
New from ELCA World Hunger and ELCA Advocacy, a 24-page resource guide written for and by young adults!
Devotional: Identification beyond binaries
“Proverbs 22:6 acknowledges binaries of the world and also guides us in considering our identifiers. While the rich are comfortable and powerful, they will lack blessings, honor, and life if they are not humble and “fear the Lord” (Proverbs 22:4). Calamity comes to those who perpetuate injustice, especially as it pertains to the poor.”
ELCA presiding bishop joins NCC leaders in letter to vice president, Cabinet and Congress
Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, joined leaders from the National Council of Churches in an open letter to Vice President Mike Pence, members of Congress and the Cabinet, calling for the removal of President Donald Trump from office.
2020 Advent Resources from ELCA World Hunger
New for 2020! Advent Action Guide, Calendar, Study and Reproducible Stories for congregational use to plan educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.
The Freedom of a Christian 3-Seminar Series
According to Martin Luther, The Freedom of a Christian “contains a summary of the whole Christian life.” Its main point is that only faith can make us free in such a way that we can give ourselves in loving and joyful service to our neighbors, whoever they may be, without seeking anything in return other than to praise God.
Envisioning an Environmentally Just World: Virtual Town Hall with Ruth Ivory-Moore
Ruth Ivory-Moore explores racial inequities, social & economic conditions, incorporating ESG principles into policy, sustainability & faith.
Discipleship in a Democracy
Seldom has a presidential campaign generated such intense feeling and heated rhetoric as the one currently nearing its conclusion. There are growing fears that, whoever wins, the outcome will further divide our nation and cause even more intense conflict within families and churches.
Called to Be Political Advocacy Resource from WELCA
Called to be Political explores the Christian call and responsibility of civic engagement. This updated and refreshed version of the Women of the ELCA’s popular resource includes the reflection of four Lutheran women on faith and politics.