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Freedom Rising Conference: the Fierce Urgency of Now

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This election season has revealed the plain truth: Our nation is deeply divided on what it means to be human on the planet in relationship to our neighbors. Is this a democracy? And what must people of faith do to build a more just society, no matter who is holding elected office? At this critical crossroads, people of moral courage and fierce love are called to rise to the challenge that just love demands. Together, we must protect the vulnerable, fight for justice, and commit to healing our nation. The time to act is NOW! On October 31st - November 2nd, join Middle Church and Freedom Rising this fall for The Fierce Urgency of Now, a transformative conference that brings together preachers and poets; activists, and artists; and leaders with spiritual yearnings across disciplines to confront systemic oppression and envision a path forward.

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Lutherans Maligned: Setting the Record Straight

Lutherans Maligned: Setting the Record Straight by Texas Impact News & Updates ELCA Presiding Bishop Responds by Rev. Keats Miles-Wallace February 1st, Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn took to X with a screen capture of tax dollars given to Lutheran Social Services (LSS) in various states and Global Refuge (formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service), claiming that these organizations were laundering money through the federal government. This post was quickly amplified by Elon Musk, who falsely…

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Texas Impact – Our Partner in State Public Polic

Texas Impact is designated by the ELCA as the State Public Policy Office (SPPO) for ELCA Lutherans in Texas. There are 17 SPPOs serving ELCA Lutherans across the country, advancing the work of ELCA Advocacy and its partners at the state level. Texas Impact is your resource for faith-based advocacy, public policy updates, and action opportunities here in our state.  Find out more about the ELCA’s State Public Policy Office network and see a map…

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White Privilege Conference – Let’s Get REAL: Research. Education. Action. Leadership

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WPC is an annual dynamic, challenging, comprehensive, and collaborative experience. As has been our tradition for decades, we dive into the difficult concepts of privilege and oppression around race, gender, sexuality, class, disability, etc. Through the exploration of their role in all systems (banking, health care, justice, education, etc.), we offer solutions and team building strategies to work towards a more equitable world. We empower and equip individuals to work for equity and justice through self and social transformations.

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February Climate Action Hour with Sierra Club

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We are not alone in our care for God's creation.  Climate Action Hours are a place for concerned and overwhelmed people to make sense of public discourse around creation care and take meaningful action together. In one hour a month, you'll get the key updates you need to know and take collective action to resist the forces that might put any number of priorities ahead of good stewardship of all we've been given. These interactive…

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2025 National Day of Racial Healing

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January 21, 2025 Virtual Event About The 2025 National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21. It is an annual observance that follows Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, the ELCA, in partnership with Augsburg Fortress, will join the movement of racial healing for our church and the nation. On Jan. 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central time, the ELCA will feature a free online educational event that centers the voices of ELCA leaders of color. We invite you to join us in this collective effort for a more just and equitable world. This event is open to all ELCA rostered ministers, lay leaders and members. We welcome all ELCA synods, congregations, colleges, universities, seminaries, separately incorporated ministries and antiracism teams, as well as the church’s affiliate organizations and ecumenical and interreligious partners. We invite you to save the date and check back for more details.

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