Hunger Advocacy Fellows move past obstacles
By Tessa Comnick, ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow In a world where 820 million people go hungry, there never seems to be a lack of opportunity to support our neighbors. However, sometimes there’s an obstacle discovering how to show that support...
October Update: Advocacy Connections
from the ELCA Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, director PROPOSED SNAP RULE CHANGE | AUGUSTA VICTORIA HOSPITAL | INTERFAITH CLIMATE CONSULTATION | YOUNG ADULT HILL VISITS THIRD PROPOSED RULE CHANGE TO SNAP BENEFITS ANNOUNCED:...
October Update: U.N. and State Edition
United Nations | California | Minnesota | New Mexico | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Southeastern Synod | Washington | Wisconsin Lutheran Office for World Community, United Nations, New York, N.Y. Dennis Frado, director “TIME FOR HARD CHOICES” REPORT LAUNCH: On...
Registering: Love in action
By Tessa Comnick, ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow I was the youngest person by maybe 30 years sitting in a dilapidated American Legion hall at 5 a.m. preparing to start a 15-hour shift at my local polling station. The gentleman next...
Trending chicken sandwich and voter registration
By guest blogger the Rev. Lamont Wells, President of the African Descent Lutheran Association The sidewalk alongside 116th Street was filled with hungry consumers lined up to purchase that very popular chicken sandwich from Popeyes as I left my local...
September Update: Advocacy Connections
from the ELCA Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. — the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, director “GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS.” SUNDAY | INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS BUDGET | PUBLIC CHARGE RULE COULD STOP BENEFITS TO LEGAL IMMIGRANTS | SANCTUARY RESPONSE | AFRICAN DESCENT...
September Update: U.N. and State Edition
United Nations | California | Delaware | Florida | Minnesota | New Mexico | Pennsylvania | Southeastern Synod | Washington | Wisconsin Lutheran Office for World Community, United Nations, New York, N.Y. Dennis Frado, director WELCOMING ECUMENICAL CAMPERS: On August...
Punitive public charge rule slated to take effect
The Trump administration expanded public charge rule is a punitive measure that will stoke fear and increase suffering in immigrant communities. This new policy would impose an unprecedented income test on persons seeking legal entry to the United States and...
August Update: Advocacy Connections
from the ELCA Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, director AUGUST RECESS ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITS PROPOSED TO SNAP HUNGER PROGRAM | KEEPING GIRLS IN SCHOOL ACT | FAITH-BASED PRESENCE AROUND U.N. CLIMATE CONFERENCE | ...
Congregation Raises Faith Voice Against Gun Violence
– by Abbigail Hull, ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow Addressing the growing number of deaths and injuries caused by firearms while at the same time protecting the rights of those who use firearms responsibly called...