Advocacy

What if people in power could hear your voice?

 
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From its beginning in the Scriptures, the Christian faith story has a rich tradition of speaking to people in power on behalf of others who are not heard. Lutherans believe that governing officials serve an instrumental role in God’s purpose for the world when they work for peace, stability and the common good. Explore these pages for issues that interest you. Be a part of the ELCA advocacy effort by signing up for the e-Advocacy network. To learn more about the social statements that our advocacy is based upon, please click here.

e-Advocacy alerts

(click here to view the complete listing of alerts)

(06.30.09) Call Congress to support Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act
(06.29.09) Living Earth: June Reflection
(06.24.09) National Call-In Day for Health Care Reform
(06.23.09) Help Fight Climate Change! Critical vote this week
(06.12.09) Update on American Clean Energy and Security Act

Issue Areas

Cuba Call Congress to Support Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act
After 50 years of the U.S. embargo on Cuba, the policy has failed to achieve its stated goal of democratic reform in Cuba. Tell your Congressperson to end the travel ban to Cuba. [Take Action]
Pastors Speak Out on Health Care Reform
A faith-based campaign will launch nationally to address the need for health care reform. The campaign includes airing radio ads by local pastors June 30-July 4 in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Nebraska, and North Carolina, as well as meeting with members of Congress and building a grassroots movement to raise awareness of health care issues. [Listen to Nebraska ad]
US Capitol Tell your Representative to support global security
Write your U.S. Representative and tell him or her that you want our budget to promote a new vision of global security that makes saving children's lives a top priority. Ask them to cosponsor the Global Security Priorities Resolution, H.Res. 278.
Global warming Climate change legislation that helps the poor
The House passed the first climate change bill, 219-212. It now heads to the Senate for consideration. Click here to listen to the "Redemption" radio ad produced by faith-based activists. Read More. [Caring for Creation resources]
Passport Immigration
LIRS and ELCA Bishops call for fair and humane treatment of immigration detainees. [read more]
Bishop Hanson responds to Obama's speech to Muslims
President Obama spoke to the Muslim world on June 4. In response to the speech, an ecumenical letter is being sent to Obama telling him that bold action is needed for Middle East Peace. [read more] Image Copyrighted by Historylink101.com & found at Egyptian Picture Gallery.

Lutheran Services in America News

  • Lutheran Services in America Disability Network (LSA-DN) launched a social networking Web site, www.lsadnadvocacy.org, to educate people about the importance of Medicaid to people with developmental disabilities.
  • To learn more about the public policy issues within the LSA, please click here.
  • Follow the LSA Advocacy on Twitter!

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