In an effort to deepen relationships and strengthen the intersection of faith and social issues, ELCA and Episcopal Church leaders met with more than 60 congressional offices in Washington, D.C., to advocate for federal funding to protect the environment and to highlight the impact climate change has on people living in poverty. The meetings followed Pope Francis’ Sept. 24 address to Congress on global hunger, poverty and caring for creation.
“An opportunity to be transformed”
Four years ago, when Minnesota won the bid to host the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, Gwen Walz was confident her state was a good fit for the event….