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ELCA Election Activator network launches!
Introducing #ELCAElectionActivator network, a monthly gathering for the mutual support and equipping of all Lutherans preparing to participate in the electoral process.
ELCA Advocacy: Farm Bill Update
ELCA Advocacy Update: The federal advocacy team has released an update on the Farm Bill’s status. Learn about where the Bill currently stands in the House and Senate, and where our advocacy is needed!
August Recess Toolkit: In-district meetings with your representative
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.
New ELCA Corporate Social Responsibility Resources
Check out these new resources on corporate responsibility from churchwide! Learn about responsible ways to spend our money and explore the intersection between corporate life and the issues we work on.
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Advocate For Robust International Food Aid in the Farm Bill
Join Lutherans from across the country in advocating on another important aspect of the Farm Bill! The bill oversees international food aid programs, which we hope to see strengthened in the bill’s draft. Send our one-click letter now!
New Farm Bill Draft
Last month, Congress finally released proposed drafts of the Farm Bill! This policy is crucial to hunger relief in our country; take some time to read about the good and the bad provisions in this new proposal.
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Prioritize Worker Well-Being and the Future of Our Farm and Food Systems
ELCA Advocacy is including protections for farm workers in our farm bill priorities! Join us in urging congress to address farm worker wellbeing!
ELCA Action Alert: Improve Disaster Recovery Policies
As Lutherans, we hold profound concern for survivors of major disasters, as we see dignity in each person as children of God. Our churches, LDR, and many of our partners arrive in the immediate aftermath of a disaster and remain working to rebuild years after FEMA leaves. This bill helps that.
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Expand Senior & Disability Benefits
ELCA Advocacy is calling on us to support a bipartisan effort to expand senior and disability benefits! Take action now and join ecumenical faith partners to advocate for our vulnerable neighbors.
Young Voices in the Public Sphere: A Call Towards Election Engagement
Learn about ELCA Young Adults’ Abide ministry! Hunger Advocacy Fellow Autumn will be hosting June’s small group on voter engagement. Register today!
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Support Funding for Housing and Homeless Programs This Year
Read the latest Action Alert from ELCA Advocacy! Join Lutherans from across the country in urging Congress to include the largest possible budget allotment to housing and homeless programs.
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Urge Members to Co-Sponsor the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act
Read the latest Action Alert from ELCA Advocacy’s Federal Office! Urge our lawmakers to support the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act!
Advocacy Update: March 2024
March 2024. ELCA Advocacy publishes monthly updates from Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices (SPPOs) in the ELCA Advocacy BLOG each month.
ELCA Advocacy Summer School sessions
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.
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Advocate for Conservation and Climate-Friendly Farm Bill Measures
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Encourage Congress to support conservation and climate friendly measures in the Farm Bill!
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.