Lutherans from across the country seeking to rout out white supremacy in the church assembled March 1-3 in Minneapolis for the triennial gathering of the European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice. Meeting under the theme “Building Power Together,” the group participated in worship, reflection, connection, action and strategic decision-making. To better clarify the organization’s […]
Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a statement on racial justice. “The last 16 days have been a microcosm of the original sins of racism and white supremacy in the United States,” the statement read, in part. “This has included the trial of Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd; the […]
Two Minneapolis congregations, Calvary Lutheran and Holy Trinity Lutheran, were in the epicenter of protests and social unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd by police on May 25. The two congregations—only about 3 miles apart—met the situation by showing up for their community, serving their neighbors and calling for justice. “We are one […]
An ELCA delegation, led by ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton, participated in the Conference of National Black Churches annual gathering in Charleston, S.C., Dec. 13-15. The conference represents eight historic African-American denominations in the U.S. and the African Diaspora. The ELCA is a co-sponsor of the conference’s cross-racial dialogue, now in its second year. […]
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton offers a message about how the church can respond to issues surrounding racial justice. Learn more about what the ELCA has to say about criminal justice and race, ethnicity and culture at:http://bit.ly/ELCAStatements.
Lee M. Miller II knows well what it’s like to begin a long-lasting journey. A three-time marathoner, Miller has called himself “a slow runner, and I finish in the back of the pack.” But, he said, “it’s not the finish, as writer John Bingham says, it’s ‘having the courage to start.’” When he was installed […]
The ELCA churchwide organization, as part of an interfaith coalition, called this April for lawmakers addressing climate change to include in their efforts faith communities and frontline communities facing climate-induced challenges. “Climate change impacts all,” said Ruth Ivory-Moore, ELCA program director for environmental and corporate social responsibility. “Knowing that climate change impacts marginalized and vulnerable people […]
Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, and leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, the Anglican Church of Canada and The Episcopal Church have issued a statement in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21. “Recognizing that the March 21 International Day for the Elimination of […]
When Ann Svennungsen began her first term as bishop of the Minneapolis Area Synod in 2012, she brought with her a deep passion and energy for environmental justice. “I spoke quite a bit about environmental issues and how, as Lutherans, we are really called to be in the community where God needs us,” she said. […]
South Africa is honest about its history of racial injustices.
