PSA Screening for HIM Act

This year alone, hundreds of thousands of individuals in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Black men are more likely to be diagnosed at later, more advanced stages when the disease is harder to treat than other groups. The PSA Screening for HIM Act will ensure more individuals at high risk for the disease can get screened early, at no cost to the individual, when prostate cancer is easier to treat. Sign the petition urging Congress to pass the PSA Screening for HIM Act here.

Bishop Strickland's Statement on Gun Violence

Read the statement here. 

Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Registration is open for the virtual 2023 Ecumenical Advocacy Days on April 25-27, a gathering of worship, skill building and learning plus meetings with lawmakers.  https://advocacydays.org/2023-virtual-event/ 

Lutherans Restoring Creation Earth Day Worship Service Resources

Earth Day is April 22, 2023, and Lutherans Restoring Creation has again prepared a creation-focused worship service for your congregation to use in full or part by download, or you may also simply watch the service on their YouTube channel. The Rev. Dr. R. Guy Erwin will provide the sermon. Find details from https://lutheransrestoringcreation.org/join-us-for-our.../ 

Georgia Interfaith Power and Light Faith in Climate Action Week

Interested in dipping your toes in environmental justice, participating in Faith in Climate Action Week, or celebrating Earth Day next month? Join Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL), Scout Troop 103, and Ranger Jonah in cleaning up the Burnt Fork Creek and South Fork Peachtree Creek watersheds on Sunday, April 16 from 1-3 p.m. at Mason Mill Park!

Don't want to get your feet wet? There will likely be trash to be removed from the banks of the creek as well. Trash bags and disposable gloves will be provided, but please wear shoes that are able to get wet. Dress appropriately and bring a refillable water bottle and a snack. If you have work gloves and trash grabbers, those would be great as well. 

All ages and stages are welcome but since we’ll be walking in and around the creek, this program requires good balance and a sense of adventure. Register here.

Gun Violence Prevention Briefing and Action Hour  Join Mom's Demand Action on Sunday April 2 at 6pm EST to learn about the movement to end gun violence and to take action to urge lawmakers to do more to keep our communities safe. Register here.   Transgender Day of Visibility Bishop Kevin Strickland (Southeastern Synod - ELCA) and Bishop Brenda Bos (Southwest California Synod - ELCA) share words of encouragement to those who are transgender. Watch the video here. Check out GLAAD's site for more: https://www.glaad.org/tdov Please note there will not be an Advocacy E-News next week due to Holy Week.  Have a blessed Easter!   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  ext. 224