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ELCA World Hunger: New Lenten Resources, Leadership Gathering, and More
ELCA World Hunger: New Lenten Resources, Leadership Gathering, and More

ELCA bishops gathered in Puerto Rico to discuss hunger, advocacy, and disaster response, engaging with local leaders and exploring the island’s rich history. New ELCA World Hunger Lenten resources are available, and the 2025 ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering is set for Sept. 18-21 in Columbus, Ohio. AMMPARO continues to accompany migrants amid shifting policies, while Lutheran Disaster Response offers free winter-spring trainings. Read about these initiatives and more in the latest Go and Do News newsletter. Read more here.

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Journey Through Lent: ELCA World Hunger Resources Now Available
Journey Through Lent: ELCA World Hunger Resources Now Available

Prepare your congregation for Lent with free resources from ELCA World Hunger! From an action guide to a Lent devotional calendar and a five-session study, these tools will inspire reflection and action as we journey together to end hunger. Download or order resources today at ELCA.org/hunger/resources and learn how your congregation can make a difference this season.

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From the Block to the Table: How Good Trouble Church Builds Community in Baltimore
From the Block to the Table: How Good Trouble Church Builds Community in Baltimore

Good Trouble Church in Baltimore, Maryland, embodies the call of Micah 6:8, creating “A Way Out of No Way” for those navigating systemic oppression, poverty, and housing insecurity. Led by Rev. Elazar Zavaletta, this ELCA congregation is a beacon of resilience and community care, offering initiatives like a Farm to Stoop Free Market, harm-reduction housing, and leadership workshops. Rooted in Afro-Indigenous wisdom and a “theology of the block,” Good Trouble Church demonstrates how faith can drive grassroots justice and liberation.

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Strength in Numbers: A Devotional Reflection on Liberation and Community
Strength in Numbers: A Devotional Reflection on Liberation and Community

How can we harness our individual gifts to create lasting change in our communities? Drawing on their experiences as an ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow, Sagi Rudnick reflects on the intersection of self, community, and liberation, inspired by the wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Their journey offers a powerful reminder that “two are better than one,” and that together, we can build a stronger, more equitable world. Read more on the ELCA blog.

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From Local Farms to Global Advocacy: ELCA World Hunger’s 50-Year Legacy
From Local Farms to Global Advocacy: ELCA World Hunger’s 50-Year Legacy

Celebrating 50 years of ELCA World Hunger, this milestone highlights the ministry’s global and local impact in fighting hunger and poverty through sustainable solutions, advocacy, and partnerships. Discover inspiring stories and learn how you can join in this life-changing mission in this year-end Living Lutheran article.

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From Advent to Affordable Housing: Ways Your Congregation Can Do Justice
From Advent to Affordable Housing: Ways Your Congregation Can Do Justice

From new Advent resources and the ELCA Good Gifts catalog to inspiring stories of affordable housing and 50 years of World Hunger ministry, this month’s updates invite us to embody Micah 6:8: to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God. Explore new tools for Advent, creative giving ideas, and stories of resilience in the latest Go and Do news from ELCA World Hunger.

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ELCA World Hunger provides Advent and Lent Resources
ELCA World Hunger provides Advent and Lent Resources

New resources are now available from ELCA World Hunger to enrich the life of your congregation in Advent 2024 and Lent 2025. As congregations across the ELCA creatively find new ways to lean into the future, we are eager to equip leaders with ELCA World Hunger resources for the important church seasons of Advent and Lent.

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Advocating for Justice: The New Faces of Hunger Advocacy in the ELCA
Advocating for Justice: The New Faces of Hunger Advocacy in the ELCA

Meet the six new ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellows for 2024-2025, who will work tirelessly to address issues of hunger and poverty at both state and national levels. Their year-long fellowship combines professional development and faith formation, integrating Lutheran values with public advocacy. Learn more about these passionate advocates and their work to create a more just world at ELCA.org.

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Watch the World Food Day celebration!
Watch the World Food Day celebration!

Thank you to those of you who attended the online World Food Day celebration on Tuesday. What an incredible time we had looking back on the impact of 50 years of ELCA World Hunger and reflecting on how God is calling all of us into the bold pursuit of ending hunger in our world.

If you missed the event or want to rewatch it, you can view it on demand. Share the video with friends and family, host a watch party with your congregation and use it to get inspired for the work ahead.

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A message from Bishop Eaton about ELCA World Hunger
A message from Bishop Eaton about ELCA World Hunger

Celebrate 50 years of ELCA World Hunger on World Food Day, Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. Central time. Hear firsthand stories of hope and transformation from ELCA World Hunger partners, including EPES in Chile and Tapestry Farms in the Midwest. Register by Friday, Oct. 11, and join the celebration via Zoom to hear from Presiding Bishop Eaton and learn how we can continue building a just world where all are fed. Learn more here.

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October "Go and Do News" from ELCA World Hunger
October "Go and Do News" from ELCA World Hunger

Join ELCA World Hunger in celebrating the 50th anniversary of ELCA World Hunger! On October 15th, the eve of World Food Day, the ELCA will host a special online event featuring stories from global and local partners working to end hunger. Explore new resources for Advent 2024 and Lent 2025, and learn how your congregation can deepen its engagement with hunger relief. Discover how ministries like Central Lutheran in Alaska are tackling the root causes of hunger with creative solutions. Be part of the movement — read more in the October Go and Do News from ELCA World Hunger.

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Celebrating 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger on World Food Day
Celebrating 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger on World Food Day

Join ELCA World Hunger on Tuesday, October 15, at 5pm PST/MDT, 6pm MST, for a special Zoom webinar celebrating 50 years of hunger ministry. Hear inspiring stories from ELCA World Hunger partners and learn how our shared commitment has made an impact on communities worldwide. Register now to receive event updates and resources, and help continue the work toward a just world where all are fed.

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Synod Spotlight: A Year of Ministry as your Hunger Fellow, reflections from Autumn Byars
Synod Spotlight: A Year of Ministry as your Hunger Fellow, reflections from Autumn Byars

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Autumn Byars, our Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Advocacy Fellow, for her dedicated year of service with Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Arizona (LAMA). Her work has been an inspiring example of how mission support from congregations flows through the synod and the ELCA to return as impactful ministry in our communities. We invite you to join us in praying for Autumn’s continued good work in the church and the world.

Reflecting on a year of impactful advocacy, Autumn shares key moments, including testimony against restrictive SNAP bills and support for the Grand Canyon Food Pantry. LAMA empowers congregations to turn their faith into action, advocating for justice and food security at all levels of government.

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Youth Raise Nearly $100K for Generation Zero-Hunger at 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering
Youth Raise Nearly $100K for Generation Zero-Hunger at 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering

The 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans was a tremendous success, with nearly 17,000 participants raising close to $100,000 for Generation Zero-Hunger. As we celebrate 50 years of ELCA World Hunger, we reflect on our church’s deep commitment to addressing the root causes of hunger and poverty. Explore the resources available for this milestone and consider joining an upcoming immersion trip to Colombia. Learn more about these events and how you can get involved in the August 2024 issue of ELCA World Hunger's Go and Do News.

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