Advocacy

What if people in power could hear your voice?

ELCA advocacy ministry speaks for biblical values: peacemaking, hospitality to strangers, care for creation, and concern for people living in poverty and struggling with hunger and disease. Explore these pages for issues that interest you.

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Lutherans believe advocacy is a public witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ where the Church speaks with and on behalf of others in need.

ELCA advocacy works for change in public policy based on the experience of Lutheran ministries, programs, and projects around the world and in communities across the United States. Be a part of the ELCA advocacy effort by signing up for the e-Advocacy network.

The advocacy office takes position consistent with ELCA social policy language, and with reference to this church's membership in ecumenical and international bodies.

The 2012 National Advocacy Priorities Survey
Take the ELCA Washington Office 2012 priorities survey to express your priorities for future advocacy efforts in domestic and international affairs matters. TAKE THE SURVEY

Issue Areas

Federal Budget Series
On August 2, the President signed into law legislation to raise the federal debt limit and reduce federal spending."Why the Federal Budget Matters" is an ongoing e-mail advocacy series to educate and inspire people to engage in the federal budget debate. Our faith voice plays an important role in advocating in favor of programs and services critical to poor and vulnerable people. Learn More about the awareness campaign.

Read the latest ELCA news releases, Obama in unprecedented meeting with ELCA presiding bishop, faith leaders and ELCA members pray for a just, compassionate federal budget.

Middle East Peace
A special ELCA campaign, Peace Not Walls, calls for efforts toward a viable, contiguous Palestinian state; a secure Israeli state at peace with its Arab neighbors; and a shared Jerusalem with equal access and rights for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

Take action on behalf of families in Jordan Valley.

Immigration
Senator Franken (D-MN) and Representative Woolsey (D-CA-6) reintroduced the Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act. This measure would provide vital protections during immigration enforcement actions for children. Please join LIRS today in urging Congress and the Administration to protect families and children.

Lutheran Services in America News

Stay informed about social service legislative policy by following LSA's blog at www.lutheranservices.org/blog.
Would you like to learn more about the public policy work of the LSA Disability Network? Visit the social networking Web site, www.lsadnadvocacy.org, to learn more about the importance of Medicaid to people with developmental disabilities.
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Moveumentary for Justice

How does a society that values generosity, inclusion, justice and mutual care act?

What does generosity look like?
Social issue are not all remote, like malaria or hunger in Africa. Many people in our own neighborhoods are suffering. How can we build neighborhoods of justice and mutual care here in the United States?

Have you helped a neighbor lately? How?
President and First Lady Obama have encouraged national service and volunteering. Where do you think volunteeers are most needed?

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