Resources

Health Care Congregational Toolkits

Health Care Sundays

Health Care Cafés


Download this informational flyer:  "Health Care Reform: A Matter of Responsibility, Faith and Justice"

Health Care Alert Bulletin Inserts
The inserts are the full message of the National Council of Church's call to civility entitled "An Open Letter Concerning Civility in Public Discourse." The message is grounded in Isaiah 1:18 and can be downloaded in two formats to use in worship, newsletters, and as an educational resource.

Full Page Health Care Alert Bulletin Insert 

Half Page, Two-sided Health Care Alert Bulletin Insert 

Congregational Resources

Download flyer  about "Peace, Conflict and Public Church: A case study on the future of Iraq"
Or order from Augsburg Fortress [800.328.4648] ITEM000785

Download flyer  about "God's Mission in the World"
Or order from Augsburg Fortress [800.328.4648] Item number 9786000217495


Download "A First Step Toward Ending Child Hunger in America: 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization"

Use and share the following resources with people in your congregation who may want to engage in some of the salient issues facing our nation. Download the following bulletin inserts for your congregational use:

• Introductory Letter on Inserts 
• Global Hunger and Poverty 
• Climate Change;
• Hunger and Poverty in the U.S. 
• Peace and Conflict

Looking for Environmental Resources? Click here

Learn more about the One Lutheran Campaign

Advocacy-related Publications:

• Basic Principles of Advocacy Ministry 
  a quick reference to advocacy in the ELCA
  
• Called To Be a Public Church: ELCA Civic Participation and Voter Education Guide
• Download for free  or order from Augsburg Fortress [800.328.4648] Item number 9786000220617
  
• Involving Congregations in Advocacy Now (ICAN)
  An ELCA guide to developing an advocacy ministry within your congregation
  
• That We May Speak . . . Our Ministry of Action
  A step-by-step guide for congregations to choose an issue and begin a ministry of advocacy

Advocacy Training:

• Bible references to advocacy
  
• Guide to Scheduling an Event or Visit with your member of Congress
  
• How and Why the ELCA Does Advocacy
  
• Public Policy Advocacy Toolkit from Lutheran Services in America order form

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Act Now for Peace in Sudan!

Click here for information.

Congregation and Nonprofit Political Activity Guides:

• IRS Guidelines for Electoral Activities of Nonprofit Organizations
  by Lisa Carr and Kathy Saile of Lutheran Services in America
  
• Political Activity and Tax Status FAQ 
  from ELCA Legal Counsel
  
• Political and Lobbying Activities Guide for churches and religious organizations
  from the Internal Revenue Service
• "Keep the Promise" Teaching Resource on HIV and AIDS
  Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance [May 2006]

Bible References to Advocacy

A quick reference

This is a partial list of biblical references on justice and advocacy. For a more comprehensive study consult a complete Concordance. In addition to the word "justice," you can broaden the list by looking up texts on hunger (hungry); alien(s); yoke; peace; mercy; plead; compassion; love; and other words that relate to the notion of justice and advocacy.

Ron Sider's book, Cry Justice: The Bible on Hunger and Poverty, is another excellent source for biblical quotations.

• Ex 3:1-12 God sends Moses to Pharaoh
• Ex 16:1-30 Trust God to provide our needs
• Ex 22:21-23 You shall not oppress the resident alien
• Ex 23:1-9 Do not pervert/deny justice to your people
• Lv 19:9-10 Leave gleanings for poor people
• Lv 19:15-16 Judge with justice; do not take advantage
• Dt 15:1-11 Sabbatical year and remission of debts
• Dt 16:18-20 Justice, and only justice, shall you pursue
• 2 Sam 12 Nathan condemns David
• I Kg 21 Ahab's greed leads to the murder of Naboth
• Ps 72 Prayer for the king to deliver oppressed people
• Ps 82 God wants justice for the weak and destitute
• Prov 21:13 Listen to the cry of poor people
• Is 3:13-15 Elders and princes crush poor people
• Is 5:1-17 The Lord is exalted by justice
• Is 58:1-14 The true fasting that God desires
• Jer 22;3 God commands the king to act with justice
• Jer 22:11-17 Woe to the king who builds his house on injustice
• Ez 22:23-31 Princes, priests, and prophets oppress poor people
• Hos 4:1-11 Priests and people follow false goods and injustice
• Amos 5:10-24 God despises the people's worship
• Amos 8:4-8 Poor people are bought for a pair of sandals
• Mic 6:6-8 What God truly requires
• Mt 6:25-34 First seek God and God's justice
• Mt 23:23 Woe to Scribes and Pharisees who neglect justice
• Mt 25:31-46 "I was hungry and you gave me food"
• Mk 6:30-44 Feeding the five thousand
• Mk 10:17-22 The man with many possessions
• Mk 12:28-34 The great commandment
• Lk 4:16-21 Jesus sent to bring good news to the poor
• Lk 10:25-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan
• Lk 14:12-14 Invite poor people to your dinner
• Lk 16:19-31 The rich man and Lazarus
• Lk 19:1-10 Jesus and Zacchaeus, the tax collector
• Jn 8:1-11 The woman caught in adultery