ELCA Advocacy

By the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, ELCA Advocacy Director ELCA Lutherans have taken to heart “that energetic civic engagement is part of their baptismal vocation, both as individuals and through the church’s corporate witness” (ELCA social message on “Government and...

“Fear not, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God.” Many of us rehearse these words from Isaiah not only for their instruction, but because we need to remind ourselves of God’s presence and...

It is both privilege and responsibility for Lutherans in the United States to approach Election 2020 as faith-informed voters. Aware of needs and priorities in our own lives and connected with our neighbors who are equally beloved children of God,...

from the ELCA Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, director Partial expanded content from Advocacy Connections: October 2020 COVID-19 STIMULUS |  REFUGEE ADMISSIONS GOAL | TPS UNCERTAINTY | ELECTION 2020 IS HERE! | WELCOME NEW...

By guest blogger Carol A. Johnson, ELCA Coordinator, Disability Ministries, Grants and Schools We are close to the national day designated to vote in the United States of America for our nation’s president and other congressional representatives in our state...

In weeks approaching the election, we are awash in messaging. Not only are we seeing politician-approved ads, but likely also items in categories* including propaganda, lies, conspiracies, rumors, hoaxes, hyperpartisan content, falsehoods and manipulated media. Such misinformation undermines healthy democratic...

Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices. U.N. | Arizona | Colorado | Ohio |Pennsylvania | Washington | Wisconsin United Nations Dennis Frado, Lutheran Office for World Community, New...

By the Rev. Kaari Reierson, contractor with ELCA advocacy The impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. citizens are simply unfathomable. Over 200,000 people have died. Unemployment is the highest it has been in the last 70 years. Tens of thousands of...

According to data presented by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, over 230,000 polling places were used in 2018. Less than 1% of those were located at election offices. Most were at schools, community centers… and churches.   The need Experience...

Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices. U.N. | Arizona | Colorado | Minnesota | New Mexico| Ohio | Pennsylvania | Texas | Washington | Wisconsin Lutheran Office for...