What’s at Stake: The Importance of U.S. Support for the United Nations
By Lia Hansen, Program Associate at the Lutheran Office for World Community To say that the United States plays a pivotal role in the work of the United Nations is an understatement. Since the formation of the United Nations, the...
March Advocacy Update
Lutherans are taking action across the country! Below you will find our monthly State Advocacy Newsletter. Share with your friends! ELCA Advocacy Office, Washington, D.C. The Rev. Amy Reumann, director ELCA.org/advocacy ADVOCACY LENT DEVOTIONALS: This Lent we offer two advocacy...
Stewarding God’s Creation: Our Choices Matter
By Ruth Ivory-Moore “We can’t grow by repeatedly following prescriptions. We can grow only by making new choices. We are the sum total of the choices we have made in the past. We can change what we are in the...
February Advocacy Update
Lutherans are taking action across the country! Below you will find our monthly State Advocacy Newsletter. Share with your friends! 2017 ELCA Advocacy priorities This year’s goals are evaluated for their potential to further racial and gender justice, fulfill our...
Lutheran Advocacy in 2017
On January 20, our nation marked the peaceful transition of power from one president to the next. As this new era begins, the ELCA Advocacy network is already engaging with our nation’s elected leaders on important issues affecting our communities....
January Advocacy Update
Lutherans are taking action across the country! Below you will find our monthly State Advocacy Newsletter. Share with your friends! In this January Advocacy Update we are focusing on the advocacy priorities of our state public policy offices. In future...
The Marginalized Jesus and Homelessness
The Nativity story is challenging to wrestle with at times. Often we describe a peaceful birth scene, in a manger, in the little town of Bethlehem. The promised savior is born and greeted by an awesome host of angels, shepherds...
Advent Devotions Series: Fourth Sunday of Advent
This Advent season is an opportunity to reflect on what faithful advocacy means. Join the ELCA Advocacy in our Advent Devotions Series. Please share with friends and family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4w7cPM-Wjo&feature=youtu.be This week’s devotional is given by Ruth Ivory-Moore. She works at ELCA...
Advent Devotions Series: Third Sunday of Advent
This Advent season is an opportunity to reflect on what faithful advocacy means. Join the ELCA Advocacy in our Advent Devotions Series. Please share with friends and family. https://youtu.be/odxWPzTN5k4 This weeks devotional is given by Alaide Vilchis Ibarra. She works at...
December Advocacy Update
Lutherans are taking action across the country! Below you will find our monthly State Advocacy Newsletter. Share with your friends! A Message from the Rev. Stephen P. Bouman, ELCA Executive Director for Domestic Mission On the 15th anniversary of 9-11...