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For such a time as this
In the biblical story of Esther, a young woman called by God “for such a time as this” uses her voice and influence to seek justice for her people. This…
Faith in Action
Deeply engaged, boldly acting
Last week, more than 350 ELCA clergy and lay people sent a letter titled #MoreThanStatements to ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and the ELCA Church Council encouraging the church to…
Faith in Action
July 2018 news
Refugee receives Cal Lutheran scholarship A Syrian refugee will attend California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, this fall as the first recipient of a scholarship started through an alumna’s efforts. On…
Faith in Action
“Our neighbor’s house is on fire”
Editor’s note: The following is a testimony given by ELCA pastor and professor Carmelo Santos before the U.S. Senate Democratic Policy and Communications Committee on June 27. The hearing addressed…
Faith in Action
ELCA presiding bishop issues statement on Supreme Court decision
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a statement on the Supreme Court’s recent decision concerning the president’s authority to restrict travel into the United States. The restriction applies to travelers…
Faith in Action
ELCA presiding bishop issues statement on Trump executive order
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a statement on President Donald Trump’s new executive order, “Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Family Separation,” which will end the practice of separating families…
Faith in Action
Beyond the rainbow flag
During LGBT Pride Month (June), many ELCA congregations pay special attention to issues around sexual orientation and gender identity. Because the LGBTQ community has often been ignored or even condemned…
Faith in Action
Family separation policies explained
On the ELCA Advocacy blog, Program Director for Migration Policy Alaide Vilchis Ibarra explains the nuances surrounding immigration policies that have allowed for the recent separation of children and families at…
Faith in Action
June 2018 news
Eaton calls on church to work for racial justice Following the April 4 “Act Now: Unite to End Racism” rally in Washington, D.C., ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton issued a…
Voices of Faith
The mobile parish
When I concluded my ministry at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Dale City, Va., I prayed for an immediate call within the Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Synod to avoid moving our youngest…
Faith in Action
May 2018 news
ELCA youth, adults march for gun control ELCA youth and adults joined thousands for the March for Our Lives demonstrations on March 24 in Washington, D.C., and across the nation….
Spiritual Resources
Study guide: Farm bill brings Lutherans together
Raise your hand if you’ve eaten today! OK! Now raise your hand if you plan on eating tomorrow! All right! Everybody who had a hand up should be interested in…
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