“A Time for Burning” – discussion webinar hosted by ELCA Racial Justice
A Time for Burning A Time for Burning is a 1966 American documentary film that explores the attempts of the minister of Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska, to persuade his all-white congregation to reach out to "Negro" Lutherans in the city's north side. The film was directed by Bill Jersey and was nominated for Best Documentary Feature in the 1967 Academy Awards. The film was commissioned by Lutheran Film Associates (LFA). The film was…
Your vote matters!
Texas Impact equips faith leaders and their congregations with the information, opportunities, and outreach tools to educate their communities and engage with lawmakers on pressing public policy issues. We help people live out their faith in the public square, moving the faith community from charity to justice. NT-NL Synod partners with Texas Impact to serve as our State Public Policy Office (SPPO) in Austin. Visit the Texas Impact Voter Assistance Portal What comes up for…
Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE)
More than 40% of U.S. households struggle to afford essential needs, pushing them to make difficult decisions and take significant risks every day. The Cost of Poverty Experience is a 2.5 hour simulation that explores the lived experience of poverty firsthand through the eyes of real families. The experiential nature of this training helps organizations and communities more deeply understand the human and systemic impacts of poverty. For years, many top down or well-intentioned approaches…
Public Funds for Public Schools
“I’m a native Texan, a product of Texas public schools, and a faith leader… The Texas Consitution outlines clearly that it is a responsibility of the Texas governmnet to provide for the children of Texas to be educated. This voucher program would benefit maybe one or two percent of the young people in this state. It is not what we want. It is not what we need.” - NT-NL Bishop Erik Gronberg Add your voice…