Week 3: Hear from Will Milner (HAF in Washington, DC0 about how his faith values impact his vote in this new video from ELCA Advocacy!

Prepare for God’s Work Our Hands Sunday by planning an advocacy activity! Participate in the service day while staying inside and beating the heat.

August presents unique opportunities to bring our deep concerns as Christians about many things related to our planet and the beings that inhabit it to U.S. Congress in our own backyards. Read tips from ELCA Advocacy.

Last week, the LAMA team joined synod staff, youth, leaders, and young adults from around Arizona for the ELCA Youth and Young Adult Gatherings in NOLA! Read our LAMA recap here.

Week 3: Hear from Frances Dobbs about how his faith values impact his vote in this new video from ELCA Advocacy!

Week 2: Hear from Paul Westermann about how his faith values impact his vote in this new video from ELCA Advocacy!

This single-session Bible study and discussion guide on Civic Engagement can be used by adults or older teens, as individuals or in small groups, for consideration of civic commitment as people of faith. Published June 2024, 3 pages.

New ELCA Advocacy Video Series: Why Does Voting Matter To You as a Person of Faith? As a part of the new ELCA Election Activator Network, ELCA Advocacy is releasing videos on voting and faith. This week, hear from Autumn about why voting matters to her faith.

Introducing #ELCAElectionActivator network, a monthly gathering for the mutual support and equipping of all Lutherans preparing to participate in the electoral process.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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 is including protections for farm workers in our farm bill priorities! Join us in urging congress to address farm worker wellbeing!

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 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.

Learn about ELCA Young Adults’ Abide ministry! Hunger Advocacy Fellow Autumn will be hosting June’s small group on voter engagement. Register today!