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.
New Resource! Called into the World: Devotions on the ELCA Social Statements (find under Resources &
Advocacy Tools)
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Current News
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The Cost of Keeping Children Poor Op-Ed Contributor By Mar
Posted by LOPPW on Monday, 23 Apr 2018
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On the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, fait
Posted by LOPPW on Monday, 23 Apr 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 Church Council meets under Future Directions 2025
- Earth Day statement from ELCA presiding bishop
- ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral statement on humanitarian situation in Syria
- ELCA presiding bishop calls on church to work for racial justice
- ELCA presiding bishop delivers Easter message
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.
