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Arizona Rally for Public Lands and Waters

Our public lands and waters are sacred spaces for reflection, recreation, and stewardship. Yet, they are under threat. Join a statewide movement to protect these resources at the Arizona Rally for Public Lands on Thursday, March 27 at the Arizona Capitol. Buses from Tucson & Flagstaff to Phoenix available.

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Bread for the World’s annual Offering of Letters to Congress

This year’s Offering of Letters is focused on child nutrition and is as critical as ever in the current political climate. Read on to learn more about the importance of nutrition programs in helping children reach their full potential. Then email your members of Congress and ask them to support improving child nutrition.

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United Across Faiths: Lutheran, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian Leaders Stand for Refugees

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has convened an interfaith coalition to advocate for refugees and immigrants, urging the restoration of faith-based partnerships in resettlement. The statement calls on elected officials to renew support for those forced to flee their homes. Read the full statement here.

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ELCA Action Alert: Keep funding support for housing programs in FY25 and FY26 budget

New Action Alert! Congress has a new fiscal deadline of March 14 to pass the 2025 budget when a temporary stopgap expires and to begin the process of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget plan. Urge Congress to pass a budget with strong homeless and affordable housing programs.

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ELCA signs Ecumenical Declaration Defending Refuge. Now it’s your turn.

Church World Service — As a Covenant Member of CWS the ELCA was part of drafting and signing The Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Declaration: Defending Refuge. Read the final version of the Declaration and sign on.

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Faithful Witness Wednesday: A Call for Congressional Courage

Sojourners and the Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC) co-sponsor this weekly public witness through March, beginning Ash Wednesday, March 5. These multi-faith vigils will call on Congress to exercise greater moral courage in upholding its Article 1 powers and preventing executive overreach.

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Urgent: Advocacy needed TODAY to protect our neighbors!

Action Alert from LSS-SW: This week, Congress may vote on the Federal budget, which at this time includes drastic cuts to Medicaid in the amount of $880 billion over 10 years and $230 billion in cuts to SNAP benefits. We know that existing challenges already leave many people vulnerable—from affordable housing shortages, job losses, to the high cost of everyday necessities—will only be exacerbated if Medicaid is cut.

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