New for 2025! Lenten Action Guide, Calendar and Study resources for congregational use in planning educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) works with state elected leaders to ensure that the communities in which we work are welcoming places for refugees and other new Americans. This state policy and advocacy guide reflects efforts by states to build and strengthen infrastructure and resources to welcome refugees and other newcomers to their communities.

Equip your congregation to navigate the post-election season with Faith+Lead’s free 2024 Election Toolkit. Filled with resources for fostering empathy, addressing complex issues, and promoting Gospel values over partisanship, this toolkit offers practical guidance for preaching, teaching, and living out justice and faith.

From the latest data on food-insecure households to the impact of government programs and personal stories, this comprehensive guide offers knowledge and tools for meaningful conversation. Downloadable fact sheet and video.

The ELCA Civic Engagement and Voter Education Guide is a resource guide to encourage, empower and equip voter education and other responsible civic participation shaped by faith values. Now available in Spanish.

This single-session Bible study and discussion guide by Fern Lee Hagedorn can be used by adults or older teens, as individuals or in small groups, for consideration of civic commitment as people of faith. Published September 2024, 3 pages.

New for 2024! Action Guide, Calendar, and Study for congregational use to plan educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.

Ballot Prop resources from League of Women Voters. For each proposition, the document lays out the description, what a Yes vote means, what a No vote means, what those in favor say, what those opposed say, and the background, the provisions, and the fiscal analysis.

Tired of anger and divisiveness? Want to foster unity and compassion in your faith community? This new resource is a 5-session workshop series to help faith communities talk openly about the issues facing our country and our Church.

The Peacemaker’s Toolkit from Common Ground USA, the Multi-Faith Neighbors Network, and PERIL at American University includes a Reference Guide for Reconciliation in Your Community; a Starter Pack for beginners, and Practice Cards to to imbue peacemaking into daily life.

LAMA's 2024 Voter Guide briefly introduces the 13 statewide ballot measures that Arizona voters will consider this fall. Positions taken were based on LAMA's policy priorities and adopted by the LAMA Policy Committee on August 27, 2024.

Here are some helpful tips for congregations interested in expanding the vote for people struggling with housing security in our communities.

The Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Pennsylvania shared this new curriculum: “Lessons from Dietrich Bonhoeffer in a House Divided and a World On Fire.” Made in partnership with the International Bonhoeffer Society, this study course explores Bonhoeffer’s legacy and teachings.

This single-session Bible study and discussion guide on Civic Engagement can be used by adults or older teens, as individuals or in small groups, for consideration of civic commitment as people of faith. Published June 2024, 3 pages.

Most years, the U.S. Congress recesses for the month of August. Senators and representatives return to their home states to reconnect with constituents. Use this guide to engage with elected officials, ask questions and share concerns.

Check out these new resources on corporate responsibility from churchwide! Learn about responsible ways to spend our money and explore the intersection between corporate life and the issues we work on.

Use these 30-minute reflections plus 15-minute Q&A sessions on advocacy tips and themes to lay groundwork and stimulate discussion in congregations, study groups, advocacy teams and more.

Check out the newest toolkit from ELCA World Hunger, exploring the relationship between hunger and health! Engage your ministry with discussion, games, and activities!