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,...
June Update: UN and State Edition
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. | Colorado | Kansas | Minnesota | Pennsylvania...
June Update: Advocacy Connections
from the ELCA advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, director Partial expanded content from Advocacy Connections: June 2021 HOUSING AFFORDABILITY | CLIMATE FINANCE SPENDING | TIGRAY REGION OF ETHIOPIA | PATH TO CITIZENSHIP | POLICING...
Equality Act demonstrates Lutheran love of neighbor
by guest blogger Deacon Ross Murray, rostered minister in the ELCA Metro New York Synod* Most Americans incorrectly assume that federal laws will protect someone being evicted from their home or turned away from a place of business for the...
May Update: UN and State Edition
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. | California | Colorado | Minnesota |...
May Update: Advocacy Connections
from the ELCA advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, director Partial expanded content from Advocacy Connections: May 2021 COVID-19 VACCINE ACCESS | REPARATIONS | UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN AT THE BORDER | JUST TRANSITION PRINCIPLES | AFFORDABLE...
Lessons for advocacy from Ecumenical Advocacy Days
The ELCA is a founding organization and sponsor of Ecumenical Advocacy Days, attended annually by many Lutherans for skill building and experience. A leader from an ELCA-affiliated state public policy office highlights central learnings for him about effective and meaningful...
April Update: Advocacy Connections
from the ELCA Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, director Partial expanded content from Advocacy Connections: April 2021 INFRASTRUCTURE PROPOSAL | CHILD NUTRITION | MIXED REACTIONS TO REFUGEE ANNOUNCEMENT | UIGHUR HUMAN RIGHTS | FAITH...