Advocacy
Advocacy is one way we live out our faith beyond the walls of the church. As followers of Jesus, we are called not only to serve our neighbors in need, but also to speak up alongside them—addressing the systems and policies that shape daily life, especially for those who are most vulnerable.
In the ELCA, advocacy flows from our baptismal calling: to strive for justice and peace in all the earth. Rooted in Scripture, shaped by Lutheran theology, and guided by love of neighbor, our advocacy ministry seeks the common good through faithful, informed, and hopeful engagement in the public square.
2026 advocacy series
Themes, Links, and resources
February 25th
Wealth Gap Learning Simulation
facilitated by bread for the world
An interactive tool that helps people understand the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty, and wealth and a good first step for people unaware of structural inequality
- About the Wealth Gap Learning Simulation
- Action Tracker (print if you are attending virtually)
March 4th
Advocacy 101
facilitated by bread for the world
A conversation about grounding faithful advocacy in Scripture while offering a clear, practical overview of how our government works—from committees to budgets—so we can speak and act effectively for our neighbors
march 11th
Offering of letters
facilitated by bread for the world
A faithful and hands-on opportunity to pray, learn, and write to our elected leaders, urging policies that protect the dignity and well-being of our neighbors who are most vulnerable
- About the Offering of Letters
- Fact Sheets
- Global Nutrition
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
- Email your letters through Bread for the World (recommended)
- Link to Congress Look-Up (address and send to local offices)
- Senator Ashley Moody's Contact/Local Offices
- Senator Rick Scott's Contact/Local Offices
March 18th
advocacy 102
facilitated by Global Refuge
An introduction to how immigration works, an update on the state of immigration in the United States, and information about Global Refuge’s current work in this climate
- Advocate with Global Refuge (Resources, Background Information, Sign Up for Advocacy Alerts)
march 25th
offering of letters (part 2)
facilitated by Global Refuge
Continue the work in Part 2 of our letter-writing effort as we deepen our commitment by advocating for just and compassionate policies that uphold the safety, dignity, and hope of refugees and immigrants
our presenters
