Advocacy

What if people in power could hear your voice?

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From its beginnings, Christianity has had a rich tradition of speaking truth to those in power. Two millennia ago, Jesus empowered his followers to advocate for justice, and today many Christians have continued in that path. As part of its constitutional commitments, the ELCA speaks with and on behalf of others in need. Find out how you too can have your voice heard -- boldly -- and help make the world a better, more just and peaceful place to live.

Advocacy news
(07.14.08) Urge Senate to Pass Global AIDS Bill
(05.16.08)  In the fall of 2007, Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and Senator John Warner (R-VA) introduced the Climate Security Act (S.2191)
(04.08.08) ELCA Presiding Bishop Applauds HIV and AIDS Bill Passed by U.S. House
Issue Areas 
Darfur Darfur
Lutherans around the nation should study the situation in Darfur and advocate to U.S. officials in order to seek an end to the kiling that many call a genocide in the African region, and a resolution adopted here.  [read more]
NASA Environment
Environmental education and advocacy is part of the justice-seeking ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The principles of participation, solidarity, sufficiency and sustainability guide our work...[read more]
farm Farm Bill
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has a history of working for agricultural policy that supports farms and farmers, helps rural communities, protects the earth from environmental...[read more]
Warming Global Warming
The ELCA recognizes that the threat of "dangerous global warming caused by the buildup of greenhouse gasses, especially carbon dioxide" poses challenges to the entire world, and commits us as individuals.  [read more]
Passport Immigration
"Immigration Raids Demean Our Values" say ELCA Synod Bishop, LIRS President Co-written by Bishop E. Roy Riley and Ralston Deffenbaugh, printed in the Herald News in New Jersey (12.19.07)  [read more]
Middle East Middle East
Dear Mr. President,
We are writing to express our support for your active leadership for Arab-Israeli-Palestinian peace as witnessed in the Annapolis meeting, the donors conference for...[read more]