In faithful response to God's love, we engage people of faith in the ministry of advocacy for policies that support peace, justice and care for all of God's creation.
Current News
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For Congregational Discussion: Responses to Christian Nation
Posted by LOPPW on Tuesday, 20 Aug 2024
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U.S. Supreme Court halts enforcement of EPA’s ‘go
Posted by LOPPW on Tuesday, 20 Aug 2024
LOPPW Priorities
- Calling for an End to Childhood Hunger
- Addressing the Crisis of Human Trafficking
- Caring for God's Creation
- Supporting Juvenile Justice Reform
- Supporting Immigration Reform
ELCA.org National News
- ELCA Conference of Bishops Analyzes Churchgoing Trends in Planning for Future
- ELCA World Hunger Celebrates 50th Anniversary With World Food Day Event
- ELCA Conference of Bishops Emphasizes the Need to Speak the Truth
- Bishop Eaton statement on Haitian community in Ohio
- Christopher Johnson Appointed President and CEO of Portico Benefit Services
ELCA World Hunger
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868 million people – that’s 1 in 8 – are chronically hungry and cannot lead active daily lives.
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1.4 billion people live in extreme poverty, living on less than $1.25 per day.
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In the United States, more than 50 million people do not know where their next meal will come from.
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46.2 million Americans are living in poverty.
