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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.
Government and Civic Engagement Social Message Congregational Study
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.
Phoenix Virtual CROPWalk for Hunger Awareness
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.
Press for American Dream and Promise Act
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.
LAMA Virtual Summit: We Come to the Hungry Feast
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.
Virtual Town Hall with Rev. Eugene Cho of Bread for the World
Rev. Eugene Cho, President and CEO of the nonpartisan Christian advocacy organization, Bread for the World, address hunger & poverty in the Southwest United States.
Greenstein: New Relief Proposal Well Designed, Urgently Needed
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
Prayer Vigil : Covid Relief for Families
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.
How Would Jesus Vote? Study Resource
A new Voting Study Resource for congregations by Rev. Mark Holman, Bishop’s Associate for Mobility and Leadership, for the Grand Canyon Synod.
Unsanitized: Disaster on the Horizon for the Long-Term Unemployed
Potentially tens of millions of workers will lose all unemployment benefits by December. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for September 24, 2020.
Reducing Substance Use and HIV Among Native Americans
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.
Congregational Covenant and Organizing Kit from Lutherans Restoring Creation
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.
Register to Vote
The last day to register to vote for the 2020 election is Monday, October 5.
What's at stake if the Supreme Court rules against ObamaCare
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.
