In a Pivotal State, Ways to Serve our Neighbor in an Election Year
ELCA Young Adults support civic engagement at the ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering in February in Houston, Texas. Participants include (from left to right) Savannah Jorgensen, Brooke Helfers, Erin Brown, Autumn Byars, Tomo Duke, Naomi Mbise, Frances Dobbs, Kayla Zopfi, Quentin Bernhard, William Milner. On Feb. 29, Gov.
Off to College? Remember to Register to Vote!
Do you know a student heading to college this fall? Freshman year is a time of big transitions, and voting may be one of them. Some students may be voting for the first time, or faced with the choice of transferring their registration or applying for an absentee or
Help Ensure Safe, Fair & Accessible Elections in Your Community
Voters head to the polls Nov. 8 for important state and federal elections. The more prepared and supported our elections systems are, the less likely it is that voters will be disenfranchised and the more confidence we can all have in the outcomes. Our faith communities can play a role
ELCA Advocacy Cafes Bring Conversation, Education, to Election Season
Our Christian faith compels us to attend to the world through the lens of our relationship to God and to one another. Sometimes, we may echo the sentiment: The world’s so big and I’m so small. Yet there is much we can do act for greater justice, and we are
Abortion, Elections Among Constitutional Amendments Passed By General Assembly
The Pa. General Assembly has approved five potential state constitutional amendments, including one that would add language that the Commonwealth does not recognize any right to an abortion or to public funding of abortion. The other four, passed along with the abortion proposal as part of an omnibus resolution would:
General Assembly Considering Election Law Changes
States around the country are still dealing with issues that converged in the 2020 election -- from overwhelmed county elections offices and voting infrastructure to a crippled U.S. Postal Service and widespread disinformation. Pennsylvania is no exception. The General Assembly is considering proposals to revamp Pennsylvania's election system, including a
Primary Election 2021 – What You Need to Know
Though the nation has just come out of one of the most contentious election cycles in our history, another election season is just beginning. The 2021 primary season is upon us, and there are important pieces of information for voters to know. Below you'll find information on deadlines for registration,
Panel Discussion and Resources for Worship and Wonder Wednesdays
On February 17th the Lower Susquehanna Synod partnered with Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) in honor of United Nations World Day of Social Justice for a special panel discussion, in association with Worship & Wonder Wednesdays, on our baptismal call to labor for justice, examining what it means to
ELCA 2021 federal policy priorities for advocacy action
Posted on January 22, 2021 by ELCA Advocacy “With the start of the 117th Congress and a new administration, and as the devastating COVID-19 pandemic influences our lives and shapes our concerns, we face pressing need for national policy action. Yet even with changes, as Christians in the world our
LAMPa Policy Council Sets 2021 Priorities
LAMPa's policy council met virtually on Dec. 3, 2021, and approved the following policy priorities for 2021. They are based on the experience of our ministries, guided by ELCA Social Statements and LAMPa's mission: "In response to God's love in Jesus Christ, we advocate for wise and just policies in
