Indian Boarding Schools: ELCA Truth-Seeking and Truth-Telling Initiative – Join the work

The Truth-Seeking and Truth-Telling Initiative is leading a coordinated effort to research Lutheran involvement in Indian boarding and day schools dating back to the 1820s. They are seeking both rostered leaders and lay volunteers who want to be part of this initiative. 

The goals are to find and gather information in order to share it with impacted Indigenous individuals, families, and communities; for our church members to know our history of church-sponsored Indian boarding schools and their devastating impacts on Native communities; all as part of an ongoing truth and healing process.

To learn more and to get involved, click HERE!

Housing is a Human Right

Housing is a foundation of dignity. But today, many Nevadans are struggling just to keep a roof overhead. Here are recent facts:

In 2023, nearly 13,986 people entered homelessness in Nevada.

– The inability to afford housing extends beyond homelessness: many more are “cost-burdened,” spending large shares of income on rent or mortgage

– Disparities are stark: Indigenous, Black, Latino, and low-income communities face heightened vulnerability in housing access and stability

– Homeownership remains out of reach for many, reinforcing generational inequality.

– In rural and tribal areas, housing and infrastructure may be older, less safe, or under-resourced

Home is sacred. Every person deserves stability, security, a space to flourish.

As Lutherans, We Are Called to Protect Creation

Nevada families are already paying the price of the climate crisis with record-breaking heat and skyrocketing utility bills that make it harder to stay cool and keep the lights on.

  • Record Breaking Heat
  • Rising Utilities Rates
  • Housing Insecurity
  • Greedy Power Companies

That’s why we need to fight for Solar for All. This program lowers energy costs, creates good-paying jobs, and makes clean, reliable power accessible to every Nevadan, not just the wealthy few.

Affordable solar energy is not just smart policy, it’s what’s right for Nevadans.