Join the ELCA Witness in Society advocacy staff for a webinar on protecting Medicaid coverage for those of us in the greatest need. As people of faith, we will examine current legislative proposals that could reduce access to essential healthcare for millions of Americans, including elderly nursing home residents, children and people with disabilities. ELCA World Hunger Register from http://bit.ly/LutheranWebinarMedicaid.

If you live in Northern Nevada, please reach out to Congressman Mark Amodei’s Office.

Washington DC Office: (202) 225-6155

Reno Office: (775) 686-5760

The Nevada Electronic Legislative Information System (NELIS) is a great way to stay informed and participate in the Nevada Legislative Process!

Advocacy Director Pastor Paul Larson shows you how to use it during the Legislative Session. For more questions, please reach out to Pastor Paul, paullarson@leanforjustice.org.

ELCA AMMPARO is hosting a follow-up webinar entitled:

Walking With (Part II) : Migrant Accompaniment for Ministry Leaders in 2025 after the Executive Orders

On Monday March 3rd at 12:00 pm (PT)

To register, please click the link below:

bit.ly/3DbsaVp

This webinar, designed for ordained and lay ministry leaders, will offer some basics on the US immigration system with a focus on the recent executive orders that impact the lives of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.

Looking forward to your participation.

Looking for advocacy resources? Visit the Sierra Pacific Synod website at https://www.spselca.org/ and click on Advocacy. You’ll find educational materials, policy and legislation updates, and community organizations covering a variety of important issues.

6:00 PM  7:30 PM

Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, February 25th from 6-7:30 pm for “Meeting the Moment,” where community organizers will share ways to engage faithfully in response to policies impacting our neighbors. We’ll have time for conversation in regional groups to learn from organizers working in communities across the synod. All are welcome, especially lay people!

Join Here