ALAMEH, ELCJHL, and WCC respond to killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Association of Lutherans of Arab and Middle Eastern Heritage (ALAMEH) “The Association of Lutherans of Arab and Middle Eastern Heritage are calling on our church to be informed of the reality regarding war crimes against Palestinians. We cannot tolerate or...
Heads of Churches of Jerusalem speak out on Illegal Seizure of Little Petra Hotel
On April 4, 2022 the Patriarchs and Heads of Local Churches in Jerusalem released this statement: “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, and security within your towers.” (Psalm 122:6–7)...
Heads of churches in Holy Land voice objection to Mount of Olives being included in national park
After heads of churches in the Holy Land voiced their objections to a proposal to expand Jerusalem Walls National Park to include property owned by several churches in the city, Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority announced on February 21...
Statement on the Current Threat to the Christian Presence in the Holy Land
On December 13, 2021 the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem issued a Statement on the Current Threat to the Christian Presence in the Holy Land.
Tell the President: Increased settlement activity undermines peace prospects
Take Action Today While considerable attention was rightly being given last month to the Israeli government’s attacks on six prominent Palestinian human rights groups, Israel was also stepping up its plans to expand settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem....
Advent Pilgrimage in Palestine
Join us this Advent Season on the WAY to Bethlehem: Prepare, Journey, Arrive, Witness Are you looking for an Advent resource for your home or church? The Advent Pilgrimage in Palestine is up and ready for you to use!...
ELCA opposes designation of Palestinian HR groups as terrorist organizations
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America joins 14 other Churches and church-based organizations in a letter to Secretary of State Blinken to express concerns about the recent Israeli decision to label key Palestinian human rights and civil society organizations...
Tell Congress to pass H.R. 2590
September 2021 Tell Congress to pass H.R. 2590. Send a message to your lawmaker through the ELCA Action Center. Israel’s new government is in place, and its prime minister, Naftali Bennett, visited President Biden in the White House late last...
Meet Your Congressional Representatives and Senators During Their August Recess
Through most of August, the U.S. Congress will be in recess. In lieu of an action alert, this month we urge you to take advantage of the recess to schedule meetings with your representative and senators through their local offices...
Advocacy Summer School
Through advocacy, the ELCA community can create lasting, systemic change. If you want to get involved in faith-based advocacy, but aren’t sure where to begin, sign up for Advocacy Summer School. The five-part online series is being offered by...