ELCA as a sanctuary church: What does this mean?
Last week, the ELCA Churchwide assembly declared the ELCA a sanctuary church body. Below, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shares a message on what this means for our church. Dear siblings in Christ, As many of you know, last...
ELCA Churchwide Assembly declares ELCA sanctuary church
In a key action, the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly voted to approve a memorial that declares the ELCA a sanctuary church. This is the first North American denomination to declare itself a sanctuary church body. As a sanctuary church, the...
Situation Report: Peru Earthquake
Be a part of the response: Pray Continue to pray for all those impacted by this earthquake Give Thanks to generous, undesignated donations, Lutheran Disaster Response is able to respond quickly and effectively to disasters, in...
Situation Report: Refugees in Serbia
Be a part of the response: Pray Please pray for all those affected by the refugee crisis. Remember those who have lost everything and all those who are working to respond. You can use these prayers and resources...
World Refugee Day 2019
In 2016, shortly after I started with Lutheran Disaster Response, I visited the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. Among those I met was Louie*(pictured), 19, and his family. While visiting him his barbershop, we talked about his hopes for the...