Advocacy

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.  Our faith calls us to learn more and speak out on issues affecting our vulnerable neighbors and the forces threatening creation. 

Search these resources for information that will educate and equip you to be a more effective advocate.




2024 ELCA Federal Policy Priorities

2024 ELCA Federal Policy Priorities

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Thoughts + Prayers + Action buttons (oldlutheran.com)

Thoughts + Prayers + Action buttons (oldlutheran.com)

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Use of Synod and District Map

Information on how to use the map.

Use of Synod and District Map

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ELCA Synod and Federal District Map

You'll find synod websites, the name of an ELCA-affiliated state public policy office if active in that synod, as well as the district of your federal lawmakers.

ELCA Synod and Federal District Map

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On-ramp to Advocacy

On-ramp to Advocacy

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ELCA advocacy staff

ELCA advocacy staff

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LOWC: 2021 UN Priorities

LOWC: 2021 UN Priorities

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Video: ABIDE in Public

Video: ABIDE in Public

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Advocacy 101 for young adults

Advocacy 101 for young adults

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Advocacy Tools for Loving Your Neighbor (webinar)

Advocacy Tools for Loving Your Neighbor (webinar)

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Virtual Visits

Virtual Visits

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Creation Care Ambassadors

Creation Care Ambassadors

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ELCA Advocacy: Tips for your engagement

Through baptism, we are called to serve our neighbors and steward God’s good creation.

ELCA Advocacy: Tips for your engagement

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ELCA Advocacy: Set free to do justice

Why are we called to be involved in advocacy?

ELCA Advocacy: Set free to do justice

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15 Steps to Create Effective Climate Communications

How to talk about climate change.

15 Steps to Create Effective Climate Communications

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Let's Talk Faith & Climate

Communication Guidance for Faith Leaders

Let's Talk Faith & Climate

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In-district Activity Form

Share your experience visiting a member of congress with the ELCA Advocacy national office.

In-district Activity Form

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August Recess Guide

August Recess Guide

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ELCA Advocacy locations map and list

ELCA Advocacy locations map and list

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Advocacy Rally Signs 13x24

Advocacy Rally Signs 13x24

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Advocacy Rally Signs 11x17

Advocacy Rally Signs 11x17

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In-district meetings with your representative

A guide to conducting in-district meetings with Congressional offices in your state.

In-district meetings with your representative

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Working with television and radio

Working with television and radio

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Writing a letter to the editor

Writing a letter to the editor

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We Are Christians Against Christian Nationalism

We Are Christians Against Christian Nationalism

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Update: Farm Bill (Jan. 2024)

Update: Farm Bill (Jan. 2024)

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2023-2024 Farm Bill Asks

2023-2024 Farm Bill Asks

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Farm Bill Invitation to Action & Template Letter

Farm Bill Invitation to Action & Template Letter

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Thinking About Weapons of Mass Destruction

Thinking About Weapons of Mass Destruction

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Just Transition to a sustainable future

Just Transition to a sustainable future

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Global Health - Malaria

Global Health - Malaria

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Global Health - HIV/AIDS

Global Health - HIV/AIDS

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Global Health - Maternal and Child Health

Global Health - Maternal and Child Health

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Global Health - Security

Global Health - Security

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AMMPARO Advocacy Priorities

An English and Spanish advocacy priorities resource developed by the AMMPARO network. 

AMMPARO Advocacy Priorities

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Addressing forced displacement in Central America through advocacy

A guide to addressing forced displacement in Central America through advocacy

Addressing forced displacement in Central America through advocacy

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Advocacy after visiting Lutheran churches in Central America & Mexico

A guide to advocacy after visiting Lutheran Churches in Central America & Mexico.

Advocacy after visiting Lutheran churches in Central America & Mexico

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Climate change 101

A resource for learning and discussing climate change

Climate change 101

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Stewarding the gift of water

A factsheet on stewarding God's gift of water

Stewarding the gift of water

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Carbon Pricing Basics

Carbon Pricing Basics

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Carbon Pricing Questions

Carbon Pricing Questions

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Mountain Removal Coal Mining

Mountain Removal Coal Mining

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Family separation (Introduced: 2018)

This is a guide for ELCA members to learn more about what we are doing as an organization on family separation and immigration policies.

Family separation (Introduced: 2018)

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2018 IPCC report and caring for creation

2018 IPCC report and caring for creation

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Farm Bill 2018 – International food aid

Farm Bill 2018 – International food aid

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Foreign assistance myths and facts

 

Foreign assistance myths and facts

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For the next time

The next time is upon us already, as the 115th Congress comes to an end, and a new Congress begins in January 2019. Commit to diving deeper in advocacy with us.

For the next time

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Addressing housing and homelessness

A resource to learn how ELCA Advocacy is urging the U.S. government to support strong policy solutions to address affordable housing needs and homelessness.

Addressing housing and homelessness

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Infrastructure investment

A resource to learn how ELCA Advocacy is involved with Infrastructure Investments

Infrastructure investment

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Appropriations for domestic human needs

A resource for how we can draw a circle of protection around domestic human needs programs. #PrayFastAct

Appropriations for domestic human needs

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Disaster preparedness

The United States and its territories are experiencing extreme weather patterns on a more frequent basis. Learn more about getting prepared.

Disaster preparedness

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Education and economic opportunity

Learn about ELCA Advocacy's commitment to economic mobility and opportunities.

Education and economic opportunity

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Protect school meals and SNAP funding

A resource to learn how ELCA Advocacy is urging the U.S. to address the needs of people struggling with hunger.

Protect school meals and SNAP funding

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Make education accessible and equitable

Education is a foundation needed to create a stable income, better wellbeing, and security for individuals and their families.

Make education accessible and equitable

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Support for indigenous people

Learn about the ELCA's commitment to supporting and protecting Indigenous people.

Support for indigenous people

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Protecting Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security for the Future

These programs serve as the core of our nation’s medical and income safety net for the elderly, unemployed, underemployed and disabled.

Protecting Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security for the Future

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Support for veterans and families

Learn about ELCA Advocacy's commitment to supporting veterans and their families.

Support for veterans and families

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Global health

Faith-based healthcare facilities work in collaboration with governments and multilateral entities to ensure people have access to health services wherever they may be.

Global health

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HIV and AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

HIV and AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

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Appropriations for foreign assistance

A resource to learn how ELCA Advocacy is urging the U.S. to address the needs of vulnerable people around the world. #PrayFastAct

Appropriations for foreign assistance

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Sustainable Development Goals

Learn about the ELCA's commitment to supporting Sustainable Development Goals by engaging in prayer, fasting, and advocacy for a just world.

Sustainable Development Goals

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Investing in women and girls

Learn about the ELCA Advocacy's commitment to investing in women and girls.

Investing in women and girls

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Climate and resiliency

Learn how ELCA Advocacy is urging the U.S. government to support programs that help communities prepare for natural disasters. 

Climate and resiliency

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Protecting critical environmental programs

A resource to learn how ELCA Advocacy is urging the U.S. to protect funding for programs that provide relief from environmental degradation impacting the livelihood of the poorest among us. #PrayFastAct

Protecting critical environmental programs

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U.S. Environment and Energy Budgets

A resource to learn how ELCA Advocacy is urging the U.S. to protect funding for programs that provide relief from environmental degradation impacting the livelihood of the poorest among us. #PrayFastAct

U.S. Environment and Energy Budgets

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EPA Action Workbook for Congregations

EPA Action Workbook for Congregations

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EPA Energy & Water Efficiency Checklist for Worship Facilities

EPA Energy & Water Efficiency Checklist for Worship Facilities

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God's Story and Our Story: A Call to Advocacy (LOPPW)

God's Story and Our Story: A Call to Advocacy (LOPPW)

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Group Ideas for youth exploring advocacy & faith (LOPPW)

Group Ideas for youth exploring advocacy & faith (LOPPW)

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ELCA Advocacy Summer School video series

ELCA Advocacy Summer School video series

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Discussion Starter 1: What is faith-based advocacy?

Discussion Starter 1: What is faith-based advocacy?

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Discussion Starter 2: How do I approach policymakers?

Discussion Starter 2: How do I approach policymakers?

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Discussion Starter 3: How do I use media for impact?

Discussion Starter 3: How do I use media for impact?

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Discussion Starter 4: Let's talk: About the Holy Land

Discussion Starter 4: Let's talk: About the Holy Land

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Discussion Starter 5: Let's talk: About immigration

Discussion Starter 5: Let's talk: About immigration

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U.S. International Aid

U.S. International Aid

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Called to be political (from Women of the ELCA)

Called to be political (from Women of the ELCA)

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Environmental Racism and Health

"A Just Society Supporting Health of All" Resource Series

Environmental Racism and Health

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Fact Sheet: Hunger is a Racial Equity Issue

"A Just Society Supporting Health of All" Resource Series

Fact Sheet: Hunger is a Racial Equity Issue

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Global Health Inequities

"A Just Society Supporting Health of All" Resource Series

Global Health Inequities

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Race, Housing and Health Care

"A Just Society Supporting Health of All" Resource Series

Race, Housing and Health Care

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Hunger & climate change (introduced: 2011)

A fact sheet on the impact of climate change on hunger, food security and agriculture.

Hunger & climate change (introduced: 2011)

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Awakening to God’s call to earthkeeping (introduced: 2008)

A four-session small group study to encourage, empower, and equip Lutherans in their calling to care for creation; includes a leader guide.

Awakening to God’s call to earthkeeping (introduced: 2008)

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Creation Care Organizations

Resources to help congregations and leaders develop an environmental ministry

Creation Care Organizations

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Poverty and hunger in a changing climate (introduced: 2010)

A fact sheet on the impact of climate change on hunger, food security and agriculture.

Poverty and hunger in a changing climate (introduced: 2010)

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Moving Forward

A Guide to Climate Action For Your Congregation and Community

Moving Forward

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Migration and climate change

Migration and climate change

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Food assistance and disaster response

Food assistance and disaster response

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Global food security and climate change

Global food security and climate change

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Health and climate change

Health and climate change

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Housing and disaster response

Housing and disaster response

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Resilience and disaster response

Resilience and disaster response

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Weather patterns and climate change

Weather patterns and climate change

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Sermon - Seismic storm: In the boat together with Jesus beside us

Sermon - Seismic storm: In the boat together with Jesus beside us

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Why Lutherans Care for Creation: Building on our foundations

Building on our foundations in the ongoing reformation of the church

Why Lutherans Care for Creation: Building on our foundations

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ELCA Election Activators

ELCA Election Activators

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Election Engagement Updates

Election Engagement Updates

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Bible Study: Faith in Action

Bible Study: Faith in Action

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Prepared to Vote Checklist

Prepared to Vote Checklist

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Prepared to Vote Checklist - fillable

Prepared to Vote Checklist - fillable

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ELCAvotes buttons (oldlutheran.com)

ELCAvotes buttons (oldlutheran.com)

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Worship Resources for a National Election (ELCA Worship)

Worship Resources for a National Election (ELCA Worship)

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Intergenerational Convo Starter

Intergenerational Convo Starter

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ELCAvotes/Women of the ELCA webinar slides

ELCAvotes/Women of the ELCA webinar slides

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Churches as polling places

Churches as polling places

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Money in Politics

Money in Politics

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Civic Engagement in 2020 (video)

Civic Engagement in 2020 (video)

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ELCA Civic Engagement Guide

ELCA Civic Engagement Guide

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ELCAvotes overview

ELCAvotes overview

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Voter guidelines for people facing homelessness

Voter guidelines for people facing homelessness

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Fact & activity sheet on race and voting

Fact & activity sheet on race and voting

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Bible study: From the Margins

Bible study: From the Margins

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Bible study: Voting Rights Today

Bible study: Voting Rights Today

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Bible study: Suffering and rejoicing as one

Bible study: Suffering and rejoicing as one

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Guidance for churches and clergy participating in the electoral process

Guidance for churches and clergy participating in the electoral process

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Talanoa Dialogue Process Tool

Talanoa Dialogue Process Tool

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