Peace Not Walls - An Online Conversation  November 17, 7:00pm EST

The ELCA is working for justice and peace in Palestine and Israel through our campaign, Peace Not Walls. Through accompaniment, advocacy and awareness-raising, Peace Not Walls connects ELCA members to our companions and promotes dignity, full respect for human rights, healing and reconciliation. With our Palestinian Lutheran companions, we also accompany Palestinians and Israelis, Jews, Christians and Muslims working together for peace with justice.

On November 17th at 7pm EST, Assistant to the Bishop Allison Lizdas and our Synod's Peace Not Walls representative Mary Peterson will host a learning experience and conversation about the ELCA's work in the Holy Land.  Not only will we be joined by Pastor Mark Brown, but you will also learn about how you can get involved this Advent! 

Open Forum on the ELCA Draft Social Message on Climate November 15, 2022 7-8pm CST

The ELCA has released a draft social message on climate that is open for public comment until December 2nd. On Tuesday, November 15th from 7-8  CST, the EcoFaith Network will host an open forum led by Pr. Kristin Foster and Pr. David Carlson, EcoFaith Network co-chairs. Join us for discussion, then submit your own feedback by December 2nd!

Find the draft social message and link for public comment here: https://www.elca.org/climatecareSoutheastern Synod ELCA

Health Equity Advocacy Community Forum: Building Consensus for Action  November 15, Reception 4:30pm EST, Program 5:30pm EST 

You are invited to a special collaborative event bringing together community members,  academic and community physicians, learners, and other health professionals to build consensus around health-related priorities for advocacy. We plan a true discussion about local health policy issues, priorities, and potential solutions. Taking place after the November election, healthcare government relations representatives will share potential legislative action for the upcoming session. With this information, participants will spend time in small groups discussing and prioritizing the most important issue(s) for action.
In addition to a rich discussion, we offer free parking, entrance to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, reception/ meal, along with gifts and prizes. 

ELCA World Hunger Advent Study 2022 ELCA World Hunger's 2022 Advent study guide expands on the Advent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.  You can download the study guide here.

To learn more about Advocacy in the ELCA, visit: https://elca.org/Our-Work/Publicly-Engaged-Church/Advocacy

To contact Allison Lizdas, Assistant to the Bishop for Advocacy, email alizdas@elca-ses.org or call our Synod office at 404-589-1977.