March Update: UN and State Edition
Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices. As the new year begins, these state public policy offices (SPPO) share their annual policy priorities. Find a map and full list of ELCA affiliated SPPOs using our state office map. Learn more...
Provisions in the American Rescue Plan
Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed by President Biden on March 12, was shaped by input of many constituents, including Lutheran voices. Thank you for your advocacy! There is reason to celebrate the recent, significant supports...
Presence to equal leadership
International Women’s Day (IWD) notes celebrations and challenges of women in the United States and around the globe. Observed March 8, IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and also marks a...
Vaccine confidence guidance
Vaccination hopes, fears and falsehoods are around us in this time of heightened anxiety. A new resource, “‘All in’ Against COVID-19: FAQ and Guide to Supporting Vaccine Confidence for Faith and Community Leaders,” released March 1, 2021 by The Partnership...
Cut child poverty in half? It could happen
By Ryan Cumming, ELCA Program Director for Hunger Education* The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, and its economy is by far the largest. Yet, the U.S. has one of the highest rates of child...
February Update: Advocacy Connections
from the ELCA Witnessing in Society office in Washington, D.C. Partial expanded content from Advocacy Connections: February 2021 COVID-19 | INTERNATIONAL PANDEMIC RELIEF | TPS UPDATE | YEMEN | WHITE HOUSE OFFICE POLICY RESPONSE TO COVID-19 IMPACTS CONTINUES: ELCA advocacy...
February Update: UN and State Edition
Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices. As the new year begins, these state public policy offices (SPPO) share their annual policy priorities. Find a map and full list of ELCA affiliated SPPOs using our state office map. Learn...
January Update: UN and State Priorities Edition
Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices. As the new year begins, these state public policy offices (SPPO) share their annual policy priorities. Find a map and full list of ELCA affiliated SPPOs using our state office map. Learn...
Devotional: Calling out and acting in presence of suffering
By Kyle Minden, ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow* David is calling out to God in Psalm 86 to protect him from his enemies and from the other dangers he faces. David humbles himself before God and asks for deliverance from persecution...
Goal of sustainable development aided by Paris Agreement
By Ruth Ivory-Moore, ELCA Program Director for Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility President Biden’s decision to re-join the Paris Agreement cannot be overstated in its importance for the United States and internationally. The detrimental effects of climate change resulting from...