Join ELCA Racial Justice Ministries on Tuesday, May 12 at 5 pm PT for Naming White Supremacy in Lutheranism, featuring Rev. Dr. James R. Thomas and Rev. Dr. Robert O. Smith. Register HERE!

Equip yourself to care for others in times of crisis through Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Support (MESS) Training, July 15–17 in Dublin, CA. This hands-on, skills-based course empowers rostered leaders, lay leaders, and community members to respond with compassion, confidence, and practical tools. Scholarships are available! 

Learn more Information HERE and register HERE!

In Nevada, active registered voters receive a ballot by mail unless they opt out. Vote by mail is safe, secure, and one important way Nevadans can make their voices heard. 

As people of faith, we believe democracy works best when every neighbor can participate. Voting by mail helps seniors, working families, students, rural voters, people with disabilities, and anyone with a busy schedule make a plan to vote.

A few reminders:

Check your voter registration.

Watch for your ballot in the mail.

Fill it out carefully and sign the return envelope.

Mail it back early.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Nevada Secretary of State recommends mailing your ballot at least one week before Election Day. 

You can also return your ballot at an official drop box or vote in person if you choose. 

LEAN into 2026 by making a plan, helping your neighbors make a plan, and remembering that voting is one way we live out our call to seek justice, love our neighbor, and care for the common good.

In recent months, conversations around elections have become increasingly tense, polarized, and complicated. One issue that is rapidly shaping the future of American democracy, often before a single vote is cast, is redistricting.

Across the country, lawmakers, courts, and political leaders are fighting over who gets represented, whose voices are protected, and how political power is distributed. These debates are not simply political strategy; they affect real communities, voting access, racial representation, and public trust in our democracy.

As people of faith, we are called to care about systems that uphold dignity, fairness, participation, and the common good. Understanding redistricting helps us better understand how our democracy functions — and why many advocates continue to call for stronger voting rights protections and fair representation for all communities.

In 2026, all Assembly seats and many Senate seats will be on the ballot. These elections will help determine the direction of policy in Nevada and whose voices and priorities are represented in Carson City.

As we approach the midterm elections, it is important to stay informed, learn about candidates, understand voting records, and engage thoughtfully in civic life. Democracy functions best when communities are informed, engaged, and committed to the common good.

At Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada, we encourage Nevadans to pay attention to the legislative process, ask questions, participate in community conversations, and remain engaged in the policies that affect our shared life together.