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.
Current News
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COP26 closes with ‘compromise’ deal on climate, but itâ€
Posted by LOPPW on Sunday, 14 Nov 2021
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Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Passed. Here’s What it Means
Posted by LOPPW on Sunday, 14 Nov 2021
LOPPW Priorities
- Calling for an End to Childhood Hunger
- Addressing the Crisis of Human Trafficking
- Caring for God's Creation
- Supporting Juvenile Justice Reform
- Supporting Immigration Reform
ELCA.org National News
- Pastoral message on the verdicts concerning the murder of Ahmaud Arbery
- A pastoral message on the Rittenhouse acquittal
- ELCA Church Council expresses gratitude for leadership of Bill Horne
- Churches Beyond Borders releases devotional inspired by United Nations anti-violence efforts
- ELCA Foundation announces launch of Ministry Growth Fund
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.
