Advocacy

What if people in power could hear your voice?

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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.

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]
Environment 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]
Global 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]