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Has your church used the Direct Pay for Clean Energy Tax Credits from the Inflation Reduction Act?
Has your church or a church you are familiar with made use of the Direct Pay for Clean Energy Tax Credits from the Inflation Reduction Act? If so, please share your stories.
ELCA’s Eaton responds to executive orders on immigration
In her February 14, 2025 response to President Trump’s executive orders on immigration, Bishop Eaton urges us to take action and speak out. “We are church together, and together we will continue to defend the most vulnerable communities and people among us as Jesus taught us.” 3.33 minutes.
ELCA Action Alert: Help End Pause of U.S. Foreign Assistance
Urge Congress to do everything they can to end the funding freeze on lifesaving programs. ”We affirm that our nation has responsibility to contribute a portion of its wealth to people in poorer nations through effective economic assistance,” (ELCA social statement For Peace in God’s World).
It’s ‘Show Your Love for SNAP’ week; act today to protect it
3 key actions to take this week to protect SNAP. Wednesday and Thursday this week, U.S. House Republicans move forward with their budget plan for reconciliation as the U.S. Senate pursues a competing proposal. Now is the time!
RTS Alerts Week of 02/10: Free School Lunches
HB2213 is on the Appropriations Committee agenda Wednesday (2/12) at 2pm. Now is the time to push for funding! Sign in to the Request to Speak (RTS) system and support this bill.
2025 Lutheran Day at the Legislature Recap
Read our recap of the 2025 Lutheran Day at the Legislature! Includes link to all photos taken. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who, following the example of Jesus, advocated for justice for all God’s people.
LSS-SW Connie Phillips on Arizona refugee support system shrinking
Connie Phillips, president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, in an interview for The Arizona Republic on how funding has affected LSS-SW and refugee resettlement in Arizona.
RTS Alerts Week of 02/03: Voting and Civic Engagement
Read our second RTS alert for the 2025 Legislative Session, 5 of the 27 bills that were introduced on Civic Engagement that are moving through the legislature.
Stand with your neighbors, stand with refugees
An action alert from LAMA’s ministry partners at Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest. Fact sheets and letter template included. LAMA seeks to support with compassion the dignity of individuals experiencing immigration by working to protect legal pathways to immigration and protecting the civil rights of all in our multicultural society.
ELCA responds to false accusations on X
A statement from Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, February 2, 2025, made in response to recent characterizations of Lutheran social service organizations by DOGE, effectively undermining community care.
Global Refuge Statement on Misinformation around our Humanitarian Work
Read the statement: “As a faith-based nonprofit, we have faithfully walked alongside legally admitted refugees and immigrants for more than 85 years.”
Act Now: Global food assistance and U.S. federal aid paused
Action Alert: Bread for the World asks people of faith to urge Congress to call for an immediate end to the pause on U.S. foreign assistance and to protect domestic nutrition programs.
Presiding Bishop Eaton Issues Statement on Immigration Executive Orders
Presiding Bishop Eaton issues a statement on recent Immigration Executive Orders, outlining the policy changes that are contrary to our church’s social teachings.
Standing Strong for Refugees in Arizona
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest offer 3 steps you can take today to stand with refugees in Arizona.
RTS Alerts Week of 01/27: Hunger
Read our first RTS alert for the 2025 Legislative Session, the early bills on Hunger that are moving through the legislature.
Revisiting Human Sexuality: ELCA Seeks Input on Social Statement Edits
The ELCA invites your feedback on proposed updates to Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust. These small editorial changes reflect shifts in marriage laws and family diversity while maintaining the statement’s theological core. Share your thoughts by January 31, 2025 via an online survey or email.
The 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge for 2025
Lenten Devotions arrive in your Inbox each day of Lent beginning Ash Wednesday! By Pastor Bill Dohle of King of Kings Lutheran in Pueblo, CO. Have you signed up? It’s not too late.
Anti-Hunger Day at the Capitol
Monday, February 3, 2025 is Arizona Food Bank Network’s annual Anti-Hunger Day at the Capitol! This is a great opportunity to learn about the core work and community programming at food banks and how you can support anti-hunger policies like continued funding for school meals in the state budget.