Our statement from Eric Mitchell, Alliance to End Hunger, on today’s passage of the #FarmBill out of Committee:

The past few months have highlighted how fragile food security is in the United States and around the globe, and how intertwined the lives of those who struggle to put food on the table are with decisions made at the highest levels of government. This latest Farm Bill does nothing to alleviate the stress and uncertainty felt by millions of Americans and people around the world who worry if there will be enough food for their families every day.

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The Apr. 29, 2026, U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has wide implications impacting a vision of a more equitable, multi-racial democracy. “Lutherans Engaging in the Electoral Process,” a new blog post to the ELCA Advocacy Blog, shares foundations of election engagement as Lutherans and restates a prayer from ELCA social teaching: “May we, as your people, join all others of goodwill in the work of government as gift, aspiration, and responsibility to serve the common good of ‘we the people.'”

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a Blessed Tomorrow partner. Check out the guide for:

– Key Facts on Climate

– In Your Home: Everyday changes

– In Your Neighborhood: Simple ways

– In Your Community: How to engage

– 5 Steps to Effective Climate Communication: Values-forward

– Conversation Starters

As a Palestinian Christian and ELCA pastor, Khader Khalilia occupies a singular and deeply personal role within the life of the church. Born and raised in Bethlehem, Khalilia maintains close family ties in both Israel and Palestine, connections that shape not only his identity but his ministry.

May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Relatives, and you are invited to participate! 

1. Wear the color red on May 5. 
2. Check out elca.org/mmiw to find a toolkit with more information on the MMIWGR crisis and movement.
3. Attend the virtual vigil being hosted by Women of the ELCA on May 5 from 5-6 pm PT.