Advocacy

What if people in power could hear your voice?

 
Washington DC - panoramic photo
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

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(03.19.10) Climate Change and Development - A Story
(03.17.10) Climate Change and Development - A Reflection
(03.15.10) Climate Change and Health - An Action
(03.12.10) Climate Change and Health - A Story
(03.11.10) Middle East Network Newsletter

Issue Areas

US Capitol ELCA Washington Office Responds to President's Budget
The staff of the Washington Office sent a letter to members of Congress on Feb. 25 urging a number of priorities "that transform lives of poverty and hunger, and protect creation." [Read the letter here.]
Faith leaders gathered on Capitol Hill for a national day of action focused on affordable health care coverage. Health Care Reform
On the eve of the Bi-Partisan Health Care Summit in D.C., the faith community delivered a letter from thousands of people urging the Obama administration and Congress to finish health care reform. Click here to view the letter.

Faith groups also ran a full-page print ad in The Hill and an additional online ad at TheHill.com, showcasing the letter and its signers. The ad can be viewed here.
Passport Immigration
ELCA congregations are encouraged to hold a Stand for Welcome Sunday during March. A Stand for Welcome Sunday can increase members' awareness about the difference people of faith can make on behalf of migrants at risk. [Stand for Welcome resources]
Middle East Middle East Peace
Ask President Obama to urgently address the Gaza humanitarian crisis. Residents are still unable to rebuild their homes and infrastructure remains in shambles. [Add your name to the letter. Click here for a copy of the letter and petition form.]
Environment Earth Day Resources
The National Council of Churches has once again created a helpful Earth Day Resource to help us be good stewards of our houses of worship. [Download the resource PDF Format ][Caring for Creation Resources]

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.
  • To learn more about the public policy issues within the LSA, please click here.
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