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Hunger Advocacy Fellow Autumn Byars Interviewed by Telemundo Arizona about harmful SNAP Bills
See Hunger Fellow Autumn Byars advocating on Telemundo Arizona view clips of the full interview, follow links to the AZ Mirror story, and pics of Autumn’s big day.
YIGBY Goes National
Senator Sherrod Brown, a Lutheran from Ohio, recently introduced an act that would provide support to states looking to opt in to YIGBY programs and partner with houses of worship and nonprofits to build affordable housing. Read the details here!
Action Alert: Increase Pressure for an Immediate & Permanent Ceasefire
The latest Action Alert from ELCA Sumud for Justice in Palestine and Israel.
We Are Christians Against Christian Nationalism
This new discussion guide from ELCA Advocacy offers a primer on Christian nationalism from a Lutheran perspective.
Advocacy In Action: News From the ELCA Conference of Bishops
The ELCA Conference of Bishops met last week and wrote two letters, advocating for neighbors in need. Our leaders address lawmakers, urging them to support Annunciation House in Texas, and a Ceasefire in Gaza, calling us to join them in defending our neighbors.
New ELCA Service and Justice Director Starts Monday: Introducing Rev. Khader El-Yateem
Welcome the new executive director of ELCA Service and Justice! Service and Justice oversees several interconnected ministries, including ELCA Advocacy, AMMPARO, and Reconciling Works.
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Take Action to Fully Fund W.I.C and S.N.A.P
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Urge Congress to fully fund WIC and SNAP before March 1!
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Urge the Senate to Expand the CTC
With tax season underway, urge our Senators to pass a bipartisan tax package that expands the Child Tax Credit!
HAF New Year’s Devotional: Leader Values
Read the fifth in a new series of devotionals by ELCA World Hunger’s Hunger Advocacy Fellows. Frances Dobbs from Wisconsin offers his reflections on Eph 3:10.
HAF New Year’s Devotional: Envisioning Leader Resonance With Young Generation
Read the fourth in a new series of devotionals by ELCA World Hunger’s Hunger Advocacy Fellows. William Milner from Washington, D.C. offers his reflections on Eph 3:10.
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Oppose Harmful Changes to Immigration Law in Emergency Funding Negotiations
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Opposed the harmful changes to immigration law and the asylum process that are being posed during the funding process!
HAF New Year’s Devotional: Disruptive Compassion
Read the third in a new series of devotionals written by ELCA World Hunger’s Hunger Advocacy Fellows. Our own Autumn Byars offers her reflections of Eph. 3:10.
2024 Lutheran Day at the Legislature Recap
Read our recap of the 2024 Lutheran Day at the Legislature! Thanks to all who attended for your faithful advocacy.
HAF New Year’s Devotional: Brave Leadership Advances Flames of Hope
Read the second in a new Devotional Series from ECLA Advocacy’s Hunger Advocacy Fellows! Erin Brown from New York offers us her reflections on Eph. 3:10.
HAF New Year’s Devotional: Prayer for Open Hearts and Minds
Read the first in a new Devotional Series from ECLA Advocacy’s Hunger Advocacy Fellows! Quentin Bernhard from Pennsylvania offers us his reflections on Eph. 3:10
2024 Lent Resources from ELCA World Hunger
New for 2024! Lenten Action Guide, Calendar and Study resources for congregational use in planning educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.
Review the Draft Statement on Gun Safety
We invite you to review the draft of the new ELCA Social Message on Gun Violence and Trauma, before the comment period closes.
DATE CHANGE: Bread For The World’s Campaign Launch
DATE CHANGE: Join us tonight for the launch of Bread’s newest advocacy campaign!