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.

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.

This year's Phoenix CROP Hunger Walk is Virtual! CROPWalk is raising funds and awareness of local and global hunger with 25% of funds going to the HART Pantry in Peoria. Walk on your own, with a friend or family member, or ‘virtually’ to help end hunger, both globally and here at home.

As a citizen and person of faith, ask your Senator support H.R.6, the American Dream and Promise Act. Move TPS, DED and DACA recipients from limbo with clarified path to citizenship.

First state-wide gathering for LAMA advocates and friends to connect! Presenters Dr. Ryan P. Cumming (ELCA World Hunger) and Ms. Angie Rogers (Arizona Food Bank Network) discuss food insecurity and poverty and what we can do to help.

Rev. Eugene Cho, President and CEO of the nonpartisan Christian advocacy organization, Bread for the World, address hunger & poverty in the Southwest United States.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s release yesterday of a revised package to address the virus and economic slump is an important and hopeful step. While the new package scales back the House-passed Heroes bill from $3.4 trillion to $2.2 trillion, it does so in sound ways. — Robert Greenstein, CBPP

National Prayer Vigil TODAY (Tuesday, September 29) for Covid Relief for Families. Lutherans join partners in faith at 1:00p (4:00 EST) in prayer.

A new Voting Study Resource for congregations by Rev. Mark Holman, Bishop’s Associate for Mobility and Leadership, for the Grand Canyon Synod.

Potentially tens of millions of workers will lose all unemployment benefits by December. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for September 24, 2020.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) provides $1 million in support for Respecting the Circle of Life and EMPWR (Educate, Motivate, Protect, Wellness and Respect) programs.

Lutherans Restoring Creation (LRC) is a grassroots movement promoting care for creation in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. They accomplish this by cultivating a community of dedicated stewards of earth and neighbor who proclaim God’s promise of hope and healing for all.

The last day to register to vote for the 2020 election is Monday, October 5.

While the ACA's fate is still uncertain — many legal experts in both parties think the lawsuit’s arguments are so weak that even conservative justices would uphold the law — the consequences of it being struck down would reverberate through almost every corner of the health care system.

That’s right, today is officially known as National Voter Registration Day. It is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. First observed in 2012, it has quickly gained momentum ever since. Nearly 3 million voters have registered to vote on the holiday to date.

Wildfires, hurricanes, extreme heat, rising seas. Will fear drive people to relocate and lead to mass migrations?