The ELCA Witness in Society Federal Policy team, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Lutheran Office for World Community are extending an open call for candidates. Expenses will be paid by ELCA.

An intergenerational Advocacy Immersion trip is planned for July 12-16, 2026, and we are looking for 10 participants: 5 young adults, and 5 not-so-young adults.

By intentionally focusing on an intergenerational experience, the aim is to use the differing capacities, experience, and energy of young adults and not-so-young adults to create a space for collaborative advocacy that strengthens our shared inheritance of climate advocacy.

The focus of this trip will be climate justice. We seek young adults and not-so-young adults to pair for this experiential learning. We are working to create mutual connection, learning, and capacity building to support all in their climate advocacy, so we seek participants who will be open to such partnerships and will find partnership helpful in their calling. All participants will have a life experience or feel a call to advocacy that relates to climate change and social justice. We have found that participants with strong faith and theological background and with a church or community in which to advocate are the ones served best by this opportunity.

Learn more about the schedule and the plans for this activity.

We need your help to form the group!

Do you know young adults or a not-so-young adults who would be a good partner in this? Respond with that name and contact info and a brief description of what makes them good participants, and we will be in contact.

Nomination period ends April 17.

If you have further questions, we would be happy to find a time to talk. We are grateful for your partnership.

Email Christine Moffatt with nominations or any questions.