Devotional: Stretching Past Self-doubts
By Jillian Russell, Hunger Network Ohio [about the author] I have always known myself to be a “self-doubter.” I am constantly doubting myself – my ability to lead, my ability to be a good friend, but especially my ability to...
Lutherans in the 118th Congress
The 118th U.S. Congress convened on January 3, 2023. Following finalization of House speakership, the official swearing in took place January 7, 2023. The following are some of the legislators with Lutheran affiliation who will serve the country in this...
January Updates: State Edition
Following are updates shared from submissions of the state public policy offices (sppos) in the ELCA Advocacy Network this month. Full list and map of sppos available. CALIFORNIA | COLORADO | FLORIDA | MINNESOTA | OHIO | PENNSYLVANIA | WASHINGTON...
Devotional: Breathing Out Justice
By Savannah Jorgensen, Lutheran Office of Public Policy – California [about the author] A specific song came to mind when I began reflecting on Micah 6:8. I often find that when I’m searching for the words to express my thoughts...
Devotional: Star Word – Curiosity
By Kayla Zopfi, 2022-23 Hunger Advocacy Fellow [about the author] They were prodded by a desire to know. The magi who journeyed to baby Jesus were likely some of the only people who noticed this bright new star in the...
Hard and holy work of depolarization
By Kayla Zopfi, ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow[about the author] “When we talk to someone who shares the same Christian faith, but has a different set of political beliefs or convictions, it can be uncomfortable, or frustrating, and sometimes even scary....
December Updates: U.N. and State Edition
Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices (sppos) in the ELCA Advocacy Network this month. Full list and map of sppos available. U.N. | CALIFORNIA | COLORADO |...
November/December Update: Advocacy Connections
from the ELCA advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, Senior Director Partial expanded content from Advocacy Connections: November/December 2022 HOMELESSNESS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AWARENESS | GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY ACTION | STATUS OF TITLE 42 | ...
Current sign-on letters
WHAT IS A SIGN-ON LETTER | IMPACT OF SIGN-ONS | DECISION PROCESS | UPDATED LIST Our advocacy takes many forms with long-term and immediate aims, and ELCA Witness in Society staff are active equipping members, building influential relationships with...
Hunger Advocacy Fellows Loaded with Skills and Opportunities
The year spent with ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellows enhances our work and ministry at the D.C. and state public policy offices in the ELCA-affiliated network where they are located and enriches their future encounters with a year spent loaded with...