{"id":5272,"date":"2020-10-05T11:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T16:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/advocacy\/?p=5272"},"modified":"2020-10-05T12:25:32","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T17:25:32","slug":"october-update-un-and-state-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/advocacy\/october-update-un-and-state-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"October Update: UN and State Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices.<\/em><\/p>\n

U.N.<\/a> | Arizona<\/a> | Colorado<\/a> | Ohio<\/a> |Pennsylvania<\/a> | Washington<\/a> | Wisconsin<\/a><\/p>\n

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United Nations<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dennis Frado, Lutheran Office for World Community, New York, N.Y.<\/strong> ELCA.org\/<\/strong>lowc<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

UN 75TH<\/sup> ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION: <\/strong>The high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN was held on September 21st<\/sup>.\u00a0 The meeting adopted a declaration\u00a0acknowledging both the UN\u2019s achievements and its disappointments, such as: \u201cOur challenges are interconnected and can only be addressed through reinvigorated multilateralism,\u201d \u201cStrengthening international cooperation is in the interest of both nations and peoples.\u201d It also included twelve pledges \u201cto ensure the future we want and the United Nations we need.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH<\/sup> ANNIVERSARY OF BEIJING WOMEN\u2019S CONFERENCE: <\/strong>The UN General Assembly High-level meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women was held on October 1st<\/sup>. According to UN Women, no country has achieved gender equality. There has been progress since the Beijing Conference held in 1995, but gaps remain, and in some areas these gains are threatened and even reversed. The meeting was therefore being held under the theme \u201cAccelerating the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls\u201d. It aimed to \u201cdemonstrate the political will and leadership that will bring about the transformative change needed to address root causes, structural barriers, discriminatory practices and social norms that underpin discrimination and inequality.\u201d You can watch the meeting on\u00a0UN Web TV.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

LOWC SPEAKS TO LUTHERAN STUDIES PROGRAM COLLOQUIA 2020-2021 AT YALE: <\/strong>In late September, Christine Mangale and Dennis Frado spoke via Zoom with Lutheran students at Yale University as part of the Lutheran Studies Program Colloquia theme \u201cPublic Church.\u201d The LOWC presentations focused on the church\u2019s presence at the United Nations (UN) and the history of the ELCA\u2019s work on human rights, including at the UN.<\/p>\n

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Arizona<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Solveig Muus, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/lamaz.org\/<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

GETTING OUT THE VOTE: <\/strong>In the midst of racial inequity, an upcoming election, a pandemic, and a climate gone crazy, we in Arizona thank God for forgiveness and mercy, and for the miraculous ways God works in us and through us.<\/p>\n

This month, we\u2019re all hands on deck to get out the vote. Every faith community and advocacy group in Arizona seems to be in step; all are publicizing the importance of voting and helping in any way to ensure everyone\u2019s voice is heard. Arizona has an excellent track record for successful mail-in ballot counting. Rev. Mark Holman, Bishop\u2019s Associate for Mobility and Leadership, wrote a study resource titled \u201cHow Would Jesus Vote?\u201d for congregational use, and a member of LAMA\u2019s policy team created a voter volunteer recruitment packet for congregations.<\/p>\n

Like every other state office, LAMA continues to reach out to our 85 Arizona congregations, and are encouraged that several are considering adding an advocacy component to their social ministry teams. Building our network, producing a weekly newsletter, and feeding social media keep us busy.<\/p>\n

UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong>: We are planning LAMA\u2019s first state-wide summit on November 7, which is to be a virtual event featuring Dr. Ryan Cumming of ELCA World Hunger. Together with Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center and Bread for the World Southwest, we are planning and promoting a Virtual Town Hall on November 17 featuring Rev. Eugene Cho, president and CEO of Bread for the World.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Colorado<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Peter Severson, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-Colorado https:\/\/www.rmselca.org\/advocacy<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

BALLOT MEASURES:<\/strong> Coloradans will vote on eleven statewide ballot measures this fall. Lutheran Advocacy is committed to providing Lutherans and all people of faith with comprehensive and detailed analysis of each measure from our perspective. Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-Colorado\u2019s positions on the eleven measures are available now. View them at https:\/\/www.rmselca.org\/ColoradoBallot2020<\/a>. Our 2020 Voter Guide with analysis and information will be available on the same site in the first week of October. Ballots will be mailed to all Colorado voters on October 9th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

THEOLOGICAL CONFERENCE:<\/strong> The Rocky Mountain Synod met virtually for its annual fall Theological Conference from September 21-24. Lutheran Advocacy was present alongside hundreds of rostered ministers, lay professionals and other leaders to learn from expert presenters, engage in Bible study, and have in-depth discussions of anti-racism and building up God\u2019s beloved community of liberation with all present.<\/p>\n

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Ohio<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Deacon Nick Bates, Hunger Network in Ohio <\/strong>hungernetohio<\/strong>.com<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

HUNGER FOR JUSTICE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE: <\/strong>As voting begins in Ohio this month, we are all diligently\u00a0working to discern the best candidates for all positions – including the Ohio Statehouse, State Supreme Court, and community leaders for school board and Township Trustees. Regardless of who wins at the local, state, or national level, our work remains the same – proclaiming God’s desire that all may be fed and have justice and peace in our communities.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Our two-hour conference will be held on zoom and feature theological reflection to help frame the election results and policy landscape moving forward. We encourage\u00a0clergy, congregational leaders, judicatory staff, and people curious about hunger and poverty to attend.\u00a0Register at\u00a0www.hungernetohio.com\/summit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

OHIO COUNCIL OF CHURCHES ANTI-RACISM SUNDAY:\u00a0<\/strong>HNO is a proud partner with the Council and their efforts to educate and engage congregations throughout the state on issues of white privilege and racism. You can watch the Livestream online here https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=620062392203248<\/a><\/p>\n

CROP WALK KICK-OFF:\u00a0<\/strong>HNO Director Nick Bates will be the featured speaker at the Columbus CROP Walk virtual kick-off on October 11th at noon to discuss our call to advocacy and justice around hunger issues.<\/p>\n

PROBLEMS WITH VOTING:\u00a0<\/strong>HNO is partnering with the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition. You can check your voter registration and find your absentee ballot at\u00a0https:\/\/ohvotes.org\/<\/a>. You can report a problem or concern to 1-866-OUR-VOTE or view their website,\u00a0https:\/\/866ourvote.org\/state-information\/ohio\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Tracey DePasquale, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry\u2013Pennsylvania (LAMPa) <\/strong>lutheranadvocacypa.org<\/strong><\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

EQUIPPING LEADERS AND VITAL CONGREGATIONS FOR DISCIPLESHIP IN A DEMOCRACY:<\/strong> LAMPa staff and volunteers contacted Pennsylvania\u2019s 67 counties to assess their preparedness for the Nov. 3 election and shared the results with synod leaders to target congregations so that they could support safe access to polls in areas of need. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

POLICY COUNCIL RETREAT<\/strong>: The Rev. Amy Reumann, ELCA Advocacy Director, joined virtually to talk about advocacy as discipleship. She invited the council to imagine how congregational leaders could engage in LAMPa\u2019s ministry as faith formation through the practice of testimony.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

HUNGER ADVOCACY FELLOW:<\/strong> Larry D. Herrold, Jr. joined LAMPa as our ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow. A member of Zion, Sunbury (Upper Susquehanna Synod), and active in hunger ministry there, he is discerning a call to ministry. Learn more about Larry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ADVOCACY ON RENT RELIEF AND SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS: <\/strong>LAMPa advocates urged state lawmakers to improve and extend the application deadline for the CARES Rent Relief Program<\/a> and to end surprise medical billing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

UNITED LUTHERAN SEMINARY CONVOCATION<\/strong>: LAMPa Director Tracey DePasquale shared whys and ways of connecting with policymakers as a form of loving our neighbor.<\/p>\n

GWOH:<\/strong> Congregations around Pennsylvania added their voices to God\u2019s work. Our hands. Sunday by writing letters to lawmakers addressing issues to which they have been called in service of neighbor.<\/p>\n

OTHER WORK:<\/strong> Opposed legislation rolling back clean water protections; Supported use of CARES funding to stop utility shutoffs; Garnered signatures in support of waivers for school nutrition programs; Increased SNAP benefits<\/p>\n

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Washington<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Rev. Paul Benz and Elise DeGooyer, Faith Action Network <\/strong>fanwa.org<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

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\nANNOUNCING FAN\u2019S VIRTUAL ANNUAL DINNER: <\/strong>FAN\u2019s Annual Dinner will be held virtually this year on November 15. We hope this change will allow more people from across the state to join in, expanding the traditions of our Renton and Spokane dinners! Our theme is \u201cRise Up Together,\u201d which speaks to our current and future work in confronting the challenges of multiple pandemics \u2013 COVID-19, systemic racism, economic uncertainty, and environmental devastation. Learn more at fanwa.org\/annual-dinner<\/a>.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

NEW REGIONAL ORGANIZERS: <\/strong>FAN is building our statewide outreach by creating a staff team of Regional Organizers! In Central Wash., we welcome Zahra Roach (pictured here) who is a Pasco City Councilmember and who worked on our Census Equity Team earlier this year. In Western Wash., we welcome Jaspreet Singh who has experience working with the legislative session in Olympia and is representing FAN at the Career and Technical Colleges coalition. More to come as we add University of Washington social work interns and a Spokane area organizer!
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\nWORKING FAMILIES TAX CREDIT:<\/strong> FAN is part of several state policy coalitions \u2013 one is the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) coalition. Several years ago, our legislature passed this law to provide tax credits to low-income working families, but it has never been funded. Now more than ever in this pandemic where so many households are struggling, funding an emergency cash assistance program like this with an annual credit is critical. Another important piece to make this program more equitable is to statutorily include Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) filers so that ALL workers in our state receive this benefit. Learn more at fanwa.org\/advocacy\/advocacy-toolkit\/working-families-tax-credit\/<\/a> or budgetandpolicy.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Rev. Cindy\u00a0 Crane, Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin (LOPPW) <\/strong>loppw.org<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

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WELCOME TO LOPPW HUNGER ADVOCACY FELLOW KYLE MINDEN:\u00a0 <\/strong>Kyle is with us full-time for one year thanks to a generous grant from ELCA World Hunger.\u00a0 He graduated from Wartburg College with a B.A. in Religion and Business Administration and a Minor in Social Entrepreneurship. Kyle is passionate about solving the systemic inequities and injustices that stem from public policy at the local, state, and federal level.<\/p>\n

VOTING: <\/strong>Kyle has developed two voting resources, the Comprehensive can be found at\u00a02020 LOPPW Voting Guide<\/a>, while the one-page summary can be found here:\u00a02020 LOPPW Voting Overview<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

HUNGER: <\/strong>We made known information about people eligible for a stimulus check but who have not filed.\u00a0 Kyle used the center to create this resource:\u00a0 file:\/\/\/Users\/cynthiacrane\/Downloads\/Stimulus-Payment-Outreach-Resource-1-1%20(12).pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

As part of our project to highlight at least one hunger ministry in each synod for others to learn from, we interviewed Bill Binroth, Director of Let’s Eat Community Meals of Chassell, MI in the NGLS.\u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LOPPW\/videos\/377521223250082<\/a><\/p>\n

CARE FOR CREATION: <\/strong>Our LOPPW statewide climate task force continues to meet.\u00a0 We sent this press release as a letter to the WI Legislature:\u00a0 file:\/\/\/Users\/cynthiacrane\/Downloads\/Revised-Climate-press-release-Team-Bishops.pdf<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY NOON LIVE & IMMIGRATION AND DETENTION: <\/strong>The video of Attorney Mary Campbell, Ms. Marisol Fuentes de Dubon, and Dr. Stephanie Mitchell mentioned last month was published in September: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LOPPW\/videos\/743410496506120<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cLIFTING OUR VOICES DURING THE PANDEMIC\u201d: <\/strong>This Zoom webinar, co-sponsored by East Central Synod Women of the ELCA and\u00a0LOPPW, will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 6:30-7:30 PM. Register here: https:\/\/www.loppw.org\/evrplus_registration\/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=5<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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