Invest in future by telling Indian boarding school truth now
We are encouraged to learn about residential and boarding schools, honor survivors, and remember those who never made it home from the schools in “Telling and Teaching the Truth: The Church’s Obligation to Education about the Ongoing Legacy of the...
November Update: UN and State Edition
Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices (sppos) in the ELCA Advocacy Network this month. Full list and map of sppos available. U.N. | Colorado | Minnesota | Texas...
November Update: Advocacy Connections
from the ELCA advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, Senior Director Partial expanded content from Advocacy Connections: November 2021 HISTORIC FEDERAL BILLS | HOUSING STIMULUS FUNDING | GLOBAL COVID-19 VACCINATION | PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP | ...
Welcome of Afghan newcomers
WEBINAR VIDEO | SITUATION UPDATE | LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE ACTIVITY | DIRECT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES | ADVOCACY | POISED FOR WELCOME Across the United States, places of worship and people of faith are key partners in assisting refugees, asylum seekers and...
October Update: Advocacy Connections
from the ELCA Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, director Partial expanded content from Advocacy Connections: October 2021 PRIORITY CONSIDERATIONS IN FEDERAL DELIBERATION | PIVOTAL COP26 | COVID-19 VACCINES | AFGHAN ARRIVALS AND REFUGEES | ...
October Updates: UN and State Edition
Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices (sppos) in the ELCA Advocacy Network this month. Full list and map of sppos available. U.N. | Arizona | Colorado | Ohio...
Introducing 2021-2022 Hunger Advocacy Fellows
Advocacy happens through resilience and relationships. The Hunger Advocacy Fellows program, currently in its fifth year, is made possible by ELCA World Hunger. It is a year-long transformative experience that combines leadership development, faith formation, and impactful advocacy that moves...
September Update: UN and State Edition
Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices (sppos) in the ELCA Advocacy Network this month. Full list and map of sppos available. U.N. | Minnesota | Ohio | Texas...
Summer Edition: UN and State Updates
Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices. Find a map and full list of ELCA affiliated SPPOs using our state office map. U.N. | Delaware | Minnesota | Ohio | Pennsylvania...
August recess opportunity
U.S. representatives regularly return to their home districts to stay engaged with their constituents. Traditionally, August Recess is one such time – and while everyone needs some rest and relaxation, lawmakers are likely busy during this period with Town Halls,...