June/July ELCA Advocacy Updates: U.N. and State Edition

The ELCA Advocacy Network provides a comprehensive update on Lutheran offices for world community and state public policy offices across the United States and at the United Nations. Some highlights include:

  • The Lutheran Office for World Community's participation in the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, and joint advocacy work with the Church of Norway.

  • The 4th annual Lutheran Lobby Day in California, focusing on priority bills in the legislature.

  • Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly's advocacy action plans following their assembly in El Paso, Texas.

  • The success of the End Slavery Colorado coalition in raising awareness during Juneteenth weekend.

  • Minnesota's significant legislative advances in clean energy and affordable housing.

  • Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania's efforts around budget priorities, including housing, hunger, and climate policy.

  • Faith Action Network's engagement with Pride Month and Juneteenth in Washington.

  • The Wisconsin Lutheran Office for Public Policy's work at Synod assemblies and advocacy around age regulations in the juvenile justice system, as well as their efforts to combat PFAS pollution.

Click to read more on the work being done across the country by the ELCA advocacy offices.

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