David D. Grafton raises the question of what it means to do public ministry in a multi-faith context. He proposes that thinking about ministry in a multi-faith North America actually provides opportunities for the authentic Christian witness and a faithful Christian life.

The BJC Center for Faith, Justice & Reconciliation produced this 10-part podcast series in 2019 on the dangers of Christian nationalism. The series features interviews with theologians, historians, authors and activists, including Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Walter Brueggemann, Sen. John Marty (D), MN, author Steven Green and many others.

“An element in our country wants to legislate that the United States is a Christian nation where Christianity should be privileged and only Christians should hold office. This is Christian Nationalism, which is neither Christian nor patriotic.” The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, in Living Lutheran

After decades of policies encouraging growth and farming at all costs, there are signs that Arizona may finally be coming to grips with its status as a dry state.  —Hank Stephenson, Arizona Agenda

The ELCA welcomes Haemin Lee, the new director of ELCA World Hunger, who will lead the team working with ELCA World Hunger’s domestic and international grants. Read Haemin’s greeting in this post.

In light of the GCS Assembly approving the Hunger Leaders Network’s Resolution, the HLN will be tracking the hunger ministries and hunger leaders in every GCS congregation. Please take 2 minutes to complete the survey for your church.

ELCA World Hunger's VBS for 2023 gives groups the chance to learn about animals. By helping farmers access animals and learn new ways to care for them, we can take an effective, sustainable step toward ending hunger. Each day of “God’s New Creation” offers large- and small-group activities, crafts, games, snacks and more.

Bishop Hutterer accepts a trophy from the Southeastern Iowa Synod on behalf of the GCS for edging out its sister synod in the friendly 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge.

In honor of World Refugee Day on June 20, the ELCA and LIRS advocacy networks invite their members to a national day of advocacy, intended to build urgency for robust support for refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers. We urge all to learn more about refugee admissions in the United States, join LIRS's 125 Watch campaign, accompany migrants through AMMPARO, and advocate through prayer and action for our neighbors in need.

Grand Canyon Synod Resolution S23.01 titled Encouraging congregations to support local hunger ministries, increase awareness of hunger and poverty issues, and increase opportunities to financially support the work of ELCA World Hunger passed unanimously on Saturday, June 10 at the 2023 Synod Assembly in Oro Valley, Arizona.

Loving Our Neighbor: Striving for Justice and Peace through Advocacy. This video introduction from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona (LAMA) highlights the importance of civic engagement in faith communities, particularly in Lutheran congregations.

How Strategic and Authentic Is Our Diversity: A Call for Confession, Reflection, and Healing Action is the report from an ELCA Task Force that was adopted by more than a two-thirds vote (855-13) by the 15th triennial Churchwide Assembly on August 9, 2019, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As it negotiates water rights with tribes, Arizona goes to unique lengths to extract concessions that limit tribes’ opportunities for growth and economic development, according to a ProPublica and High Country News investigation.

Consider Advocacy for your “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Day of Service this year ! Check out the planning toolkit and resources to make September 10 a wonderful, productive day! 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday.

This urgent ELCA Advocacy Action Alert urges calling the Capitol Switchboard at 202.224.3121 to ensure anti-poverty programs are maintained in the final debt ceiling deal.

The National Wildlife Foundation describes the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) as the most significant investment in wildlife conservation in a generation. Sen. Sinema is one of 11 cosponsors oF S.1149. Now we need Sen. Kelly to sign on.

The agreement on cuts, aided by a wet winter and $1.2 billion in federal payments, expires at the end of 2026. By Christopher Flavelle for The New York Times.

These sessions on 5/23 and 5/25 will be an opportunity to engage with and to equip young adults to use their voices to advocate for themselves and communities they care about. While all are welcome to register, these sessions aim to prioritize feedback from young adults.