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.
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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
- ELCA Conference of Bishops welcomes greater diversity
- Presiding bishop and Conference of Bishops urge release of funds for East Jerusalem hospitals
- ELCA’s comprehensive campaign concludes with a total impact of $250 million
- ELCA, Church of Sweden and The Episcopal Church issue climate commitment
- Interfaith coalition galvanizes action on climate emergency
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.
