Advocacy
What if people in power could hear your voice?
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
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To learn more about the social statements that our advocacy is based upon, please
click here.
On November 5, ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson released a public statement congratulating President-elect Barack Obama on his election and appealed to him to establish priorities for his administration. To read the statement in its entirety, please
click here.
Advocacy news (click here to view current alerts)
Lutheran Services in America News
- Lutheran Services in America (LSA) recently unveiled a new look to their website. Check it out at www.lutheranservices.org.
- Lutheran Services in America Disability Network (LSA-DN) launched a social networking website, www.lsadnadvocacy.org, to educate people about the importance of Medicaid to people with developmental disabilities.
- To learn more about the public policy issues within the LSA, please click here.
Issue Areas
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Crisis in Zimbabwe
On December 9, the World Health Organization warned that 60,000 lives are at risk without an immediate and aggressive infusion of international humanitarian aid. [View photos at NYTimes.com] |
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Hunger
In an election day poll, a random national sampling of 1,000 voters were asked about issues of hunger. Out of the group, 83% believed hunger was still a growing problem. [read more about the poll results] |
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Financial Crisis
The current financial situation is both troubling and complex. While it is described as a Wall Street problem, it also causes problems for all our families and communities. [read more] |
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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] |
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Israel Palestine
From January 6-13, a number of ELCA bishops, ELCIC bishops, their spouses, and a select group of ELCA churchwide staff are visiting the Middle East. Stay informed of their traveling experiences by reading the 2009 Bishop's Academy Blog. [read more] |
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