Advocacy
LDR: The Space Between: Outreach and Disaster Case Management in Selma, Alabama
Zoom1 hour | Online via Zoom Special Guest: Sheronda Armstrong In January 2013, a storm system brought significant damage to communities in Alabama, including an EF-2 tornado that hit the historic civil rights community of Selma. Following the storm, distrust hampered recovery and delayed the Disaster Case Management process. In that space, the Southeastern Synod
Our Kairos Moment: Active Hope and Agents of Change
ZoomIn June 2024, the ELCA released “Our Kairos Moment: A Study Guide on Earth’s Climate Crisis.” Over the next four months, Lutherans Restoring Creation will facilitate a study group on this guide during our connections call time, each hour focusing on one part (of four) of the study guide. We hope that by going through
LDR and ELCA World Hunger Intersections: Navajo Lutheran Mission
Zoom1 hour | Online via Zoom Special Guest: Solveig Muus, Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leader and Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona Join special guest Solveig Muus as she shares the story behind the 40-40-40 Region 2 Lenten Challenge, and how the Challenge, now in its third year, connects hundreds of individuals in congregations across the […]
LDR Connections to Synods and Congregations
Zoom2 hours | Online via Zoom Facilitator: Sean Coffman, Lutheran Disaster Response LDR Connection to Synods and Congregations is designed to help Synods and Congregations understand the different ways to be involved in disaster response. The course identifies the different phases of a disaster and examines disaster’s broader definition, from weather-related events to care for
