In April, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton launched the Truth and Healing Movement to increase the church’s understanding of the impacts of colonization on Indigenous people in past and present generations. Living Lutheran reached out to Richard A. Magnus, a retired pastor who attends Edina (Minn.) Community Lutheran (ECLC), to hear how the congregation’s work with the movement has affected members and the community.
Read MoreWe share a panel discussion on the ELCA's Truth Seeking and Truth Telling Initiative, led by Vance Blackfox, with Jessica Crist, Susan Green, and Caleb Rollins.
Read MoreReflecting on the devastating impact of U.S. Indian Boarding Schools, the ELCA invites you to join a journey toward collective truth and healing. On September 30, 2023, participate in the National Day of Remembrance by wearing an orange shirt and sharing your support on social media.
Read MoreExplore the profound history and ongoing implications of U.S. Indian Boarding Schools with ELCA’s Truth and Healing Movement. Attend two crucial online classes: “Introduction to the Truth and Healing Movement” (9/26/2023) and “Indian 101” (9/28/2023); wear or purchase an orange shirt for the 9/30/2023 National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools, and watch a conversation between Vance Blackfox and survivor George McCauley to understand the lived experiences of boarding school survivors, as well as this conversation with descendants of Indian Boarding School survivors. Join us in paving the way for understanding, reconciliation, and collective healing.
Read MoreThe Truth and Healing Movement is a time for all of us to begin our work to better understand the colonizing impacts on Indigenous people since the European arrival on Turtle Island. In this video, Bishop Eaton invites us to seek to be in better, right and healthy relationships with our Indigenous siblings. Begin by visiting elca.org/indigenous.
Read MoreThe general population knows very little about the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. Even the most basic topics are often grand mysteries. “Indian 101” explains some of these basics to build a foundation for students to stand in solidarity with Indian people across the United States as we work together to dismantle longstanding systems of oppression.
No pre-registration is required to participate in this workshop, presented by Vance Blackfox on Wednesday, 7/26/2023, 5-7pm PDT/MST, 6-8pm MDT. Just click "join the class" to attend.
Read MoreThis workshop, presented by Vance Blackfox on Monday, 7/24/2023, 5-6pm PDT/MST, 6-7pm MDT, will explore the truths we seek to learn and the healing we hope to experience, as well as how the movement began, among Indigenous people and within the ELCA. No pre-registration is required to participate. Just click "join the class" to attend.
Read MoreWatch the National Indian Lutheran Board’s Panel Discussion, from June 21, 2023
“Read the Truth in July” – consider reading a book written by a Native author and hosting a book discussion. Get some suggestions at Native Reads.
July 16 2023: "Indian 101" class. Led by Vance Blackfox .
July 24 2023: “Introduction to the Truth & Healing Movement". Led by Vance Blackfox.
Descriptions and links for the Truth & Healing Movement are posted on the ELCA's website.
Read MoreVisit elca.org/MMIW for resources on this month, including: 2023 National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women; May 5, 2023 National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (#MMIW, wear red and post); ELCA #MMIW Sunday; and many resources.
Read MoreThe Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has announced the launch of the ELCA's Truth and Healing Movement. The focus of the initiative is to increase the church's understanding of the impacts of colonization on Indigenous people in past generations and in the present.
To learn more, read this post below, visit ELCA.org’s Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations page, the Truth and Healing Movement page, and watch Bishop Eaton’s announcement.
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