Civic Participation
ELCA Youth Gathering and Young Adult Gathering 2024
Be a part of the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering or the Young Adult Gathering! The Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) and the tAble events will also be taking place as part of the Gathering’s ministries. If you won’t be a participant, there are also opportunities to volunteer and lead at the gatherings. Who: ELCA youth and young
Lutherans Restoring Creation – July Connections Call
Online WebinarGreen Wallets, Green Earth - Synods and Creation Care Join LAMPa's partners, Lutherans Restoring Creation, and learn how we can make sure our money is working towards a greener future in line with God's vision for Creation. We will hear from several guests, including Amy Brooks Paradise from Greenfaith, who will demonstrate where to find
Discipleship in a Democracy: How faith communities can work for justice and peace without jeopardizing their nonprofit status — even during an election year!
ZoomThough public charities, including churches, must remain nonpartisan, they have a critical role to play in civic life -- even throughout the election cycle! Not only can public charities engage in issue education and advocacy during election season, but they can also conduct robust voter and candidate education campaigns and mobilize the public to get
Pixels for Peace: Digital Peacebuilding Webinar
ZoomPeople of faith are among our most natural peacemakers, stewards of connection between individuals and something greater than ourselves. This work is deeply needed in digital spaces, where conflicts and harmful content too often drive apart congregants and friends. Common Ground USA and the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania invite you to Pixels for Peace to understand