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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Less money for groceries: Extra FoodShare benefits are expir
Posted by LOPPW on Wednesday, 25 Jan 2023
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Wisconsin Supreme Court ‘The most important election nobod
Posted by LOPPW on Wednesday, 25 Jan 2023
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
- A Statement on the Killing of Tyre Nichols
- A statement on the ordination of the first female Palestinian pastor in the Holy Land
- ELCA Foundation Announces Partnership with Fund Evaluation Group LLC
- Bishop Eaton and Abrahamic Leaders Condemn Anti-Christian Hate in the Holy Land
- Lutheran Services in America and the ELCA Expand Partnership to Address Systematic Barriers for Black, Brown and Indigenous Children and Youth
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.
