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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Wisconsin Senate passes limits on incoming Dem governor Wisc
Posted by LOPPW on Friday, 7 Dec 2018
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ICE says 83 arrested in Wisconsin, including 20 in Dane Coun
Posted by LOPPW on Wednesday, 26 Sep 2018
LOPPW Priorities
- Calling for an End to Childhood Hunger (and issues related to homelessness, drugs)
- Addressing the Scandal of Human Trafficking
- Caring for God's Creation
- Confronting the Impact of Money on Politics and Public Policies
- Supporting Immigration Reform
ELCA.org National News
- ELCA Presiding Bishop, Christian leaders issue statement on current U.S. policy toward Israel and Palestine
- ELCA Church Council meets, addresses well-governed and sustainable church
- Philip Hirsch elected executive director of ELCA Domestic Mission
- ELCA, Episcopal, and Catholic Church leaders issue statement on East Jerusalem hospitals
- ELCA presiding bishop responds to Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
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.
