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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...

April 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 | Minnesota | Pennsylvania |...

Equal rights and religious freedom

by guest blogger Thomas Cunniff, ELCA General Counsel Legislative moment Congress is currently considering two competing bills which would codify civil rights for LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States, the Equality Act (H.R. 5) and the Fairness for All Act...