Posts in ELCA Advocacy
Journey Together During Lutheran Schools Week This March

Lutheran Schools Week 2024, occurring from March 3-9, invites Lutheran communities to celebrate with the theme "On the Road," inspired by Luke 24:13-35. It's a call to witness God's presence in our journeys, providing resources for congregations and schools, including bulletin inserts, social media posts, classroom activities, chapel services, and more. Engage with these life-changing ministries and support lifelong faith formation through elcaschools.org.

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CARES Act inclusions and next steps in response to COVID-19

ELCA Advocacy breaks down elements of the (CARES Act), the third economic aid package passed March 27, 2020, and encourages us to these links to learn more about programs for eligible individuals seeking assistance.

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Truer and more accurate picture of who we are with Census 2020

On this National Census Day, commit to complete your form – but also encourage the community as well! Before in-person census takers are scheduled to facilitate this once-every-10-years count, let’s encourage everyone we can to complete the census online, by mail or by phone – accessed at 2020census.gov.

The ELCA is an official partner of the 2020 Census. Use these voices of Lutheran leaders, also available on social media @ELCAadvocacy, to help encourage the most accurate count possible.

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FAQs in time of COVID-19 for faith-based leaders from DHHS & ELCA Advocacy

ELCA Advocacy staff attended White House coronavirus briefings for faith leaders that provide access to public health experts’ advice for religious communities.

The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) list from The Partnership Center, Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS Partnership Center) was also highlighted during the Mar. 19 briefing and may be helpful in our ministry settings. Download the FAQs here.

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