https://www.socalsynod.org/in-response-to-national-guard-presence-in-los-angeles

The Senate is preparing for a final vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) that would fundamentally dismantle America’s social safety net through bureaucratic barriers and cost-shifting rather than direct cuts. The legislation forces states to shoulder massive new SNAP food assistance costs while imposing work requirements that would strip Medicaid and healthcare from 13.7 million recipients, including working parents.

Rather than responsible fiscal policy, this bill creates a maze of requirements designed to push vulnerable people out of programs they desperately need – all while increasing the federal debt by a net $3 trillion dollars to pay for wider tax cuts. In a time of wider economic uncertainty, this is not a moment to be cutting safety net programs designed to help people jump back on their feet during a crisis. Faith communities must speak out against legislation that creates barriers to basic necessities while claiming fiscal responsibility.  

Your experiences and values and the perspectives of your congregation and social ministries will add impact when you customize your letter  Also consider these regional figures to cite how Medicaid, SNAP and other cuts would impact your state.

Thank you for your advocacy!

This summer, LEAN is hitting the road!
We’re excited to be present at the Grand Canyon Synod Assembly on June 12–13, connecting with partners in ministry and sharing how advocacy is faith in action.

Then, on Saturday, June 14, Pastor Paul Larson, our Director of Advocacy, will offer a LEAN update at the Sierra Pacific Synod—highlighting where we’ve been, what’s ahead, and how congregations can get involved.

Want to bring the message of justice to your community?
Invite Pastor Paul to preach, teach, or lead an Adult Bible Study in your congregation this summer or fall.

Let’s keep building momentum together!

June 17 is commemoration of the martyrdom of the Emanuel 9—the nine people shot and killed on June 17, 2015, during a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C.

ELCA Congregations are encourgaed to host a remembrance during their Sunday service following June 15th or 22nd.