Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada is looking for Congregational Liaisons.
What is a congregational liaison? Well mainly it is stay connected with the LEAN newsletter, and join us once a month for a check in. We will share the Action Alerts, and we are hoping to have guests in our meetings to come!
Register here for our next meeting, April 21st at 6 PM!
We will have an introduction to what it means to be a liaison! Join us!
On March 24, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Noem v. Al Otro Lado, a case with major stakes for people seeking refuge at the U.S.-Mexico border. The ELCA has cosponsored an interfaith vigil and rally on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court, held before the hearing at 8 a.m. ET. To take part, use the link to reserve a spot.
“[Justice] is not just an idea we debate, it is something we build together, across cultures, languages and lived experiences,” writes our author after attending CSW70. Learn about this advocacy advancing justice for women and girls on our blog: https://blogs.elca.org/…/justice-for-women-and-girls…/
Church leaders and congregations are invited to explore how faith communities can better support people experiencing addiction during an upcoming webinar hosted by the Center of Addiction & Faith. Register here.
“Finding God in the Basement with Author Jennifer Carlier” will take place Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 PM CT on Zoom. The event features author Jennifer Carlier, whose book Finding God in the Basementreflects on what churches can learn from recovery communities that often gather quietly in church basements.
Participants will hear Carlier’s reflections on how recovery communities cultivate honesty, vulnerability, and grace—qualities that can deepen the church’s witness and ministry. Drawing from her own experience, Carlier offers a thoughtful critique of theological approaches to sin and salvation that may unintentionally reinforce shame or make churches feel inaccessible for those struggling with addiction.
Instead, she invites Christian communities to imagine a more faithful response—one that affirms human dignity even in brokenness and points toward hope, healing, and wholeness.
For congregations across the Grand Canyon Synod, this conversation offers an opportunity to reflect on how Lutheran theology’s emphasis on grace might shape more compassionate and authentic ministry alongside those navigating addiction and recovery.
The webinar is open to anyone interested in the intersection of faith, addiction, and recovery ministry.
Beginning Thursday, May 7, 2026, a cross-border effort will deliver thousands of yellow flowers to immigration detention centers in the United States and migrant shelters in Mexico as a visible sign of compassion and solidarity. Members of the Grand Canyon Synod are invited to participate—either by donating flowers or by serving as Volunteer Site Leaders in local communities. View a PDF flyer here.
This effort, organized by partners including International Friendship Park and Border Church, responds to the reality that thousands of people remain separated from their families due to detention and deportation systems. The campaign offers a simple but powerful witness: to recognize the humanity of those affected and to stand alongside them in love and prayer.
How to Participate
If access to detention centers is not permitted, local teams will organize public witness actions—including vigils, flower displays, and press events—to call attention to the realities of family separation and to affirm the dignity of all people.
A Growing Commitment in Our Synod
This invitation comes through Jeff Jacobson of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, recently designated as an AMMPARO Welcoming Congregation—joining a growing network of churches committed to walking alongside migrants and advocating for justice.
Across our synod, this work reflects our shared calling as Lutherans: to see Christ in our neighbor, to respond with mercy, and to act for justice in the world. In a time when division can feel overwhelming, even a small act—like offering flowers—becomes a proclamation of hope.
Take the Next Step
Congregations or individuals interested in learning more are also invited to reach out for conversation and coordination.
This Mother’s Day, may we embody Christ’s love across borders—bearing witness to a shared humanity that no system can divide.
Organized by partners including International Friendship Park and Border Church, this campaign reflects our Lutheran call to love our neighbor and seek justice. Learn how your congregation can take part in this meaningful witness of hope and shared humanity. View a PDF flyer here.
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