In faithful response to God's love, we engage people of faith in the ministry of advocacy for policies that support peace, justice and care for all of God's creation.
Join WELCA & LOPPW for Rally to Support a Safe Harbor for Trafficked Youth on September 24 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Madison and the Capitol (see more under Events)
Current News
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Evers sets up new office to reach carbon-free goal By: Asso
Posted by LOPPW on Friday, 23 Aug 2019
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ELCA declares self a ‘sanctuary church body,’ marches to
Posted by LOPPW on Friday, 23 Aug 2019
LOPPW Priorities
- Calling for an End to Childhood Hunger
- Addressing the Crisis of Human Trafficking
- Caring for God's Creation
- Supporting Immigration Reform
ELCA.org National News
- Interfaith coalition galvanizes action on climate emergency
- ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral message on racism and white supremacy
- 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly declares the ELCA a sanctuary church
- 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly summary of actions
- ELCA Churchwide Assembly elects new secretary
ELCA World Hunger
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868 million people – that’s 1 in 8 – are chronically hungry and cannot lead active daily lives.
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1.4 billion people live in extreme poverty, living on less than $1.25 per day.
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In the United States, more than 50 million people do not know where their next meal will come from.
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46.2 million Americans are living in poverty.
