Racial Justice: Advocacy

Advocacy = The work of the Spirit of God which is Love

In response to our continued learning and growing in understanding of the issues of Racial Justice a group of Immanuel people have expressed interest in the ministry of Advocacy, using our voices to speak on behalf of those who are marginalized.

See who is participating in our Racial Justice Work Groups

THE ELCA is committed to the work of Advocacy

https://www.elca.org/advocacy

Connecting faith and public life
As members of the ELCA, we believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. God uses our hands, through our direct service work and our voices, through our advocacy efforts, to restore and reconcile our world. Through faithful advocacy, the ELCA lives out our Lutheran belief that governments can help advance the common good.

ELCA Anti-Racism Pledge
As church we are called to confess the sin of racism, condemn the ideology of white supremacy and strive for racial justice and peace. Beyond statements and prayers, we are also called to act and respond to injustices. We invite you to commit to anti-racist actions at ELCA.org/RacialJusticePledge

Lutheran Advocacy-Minnesota

Called to work for a more just world

Lutheran Advocacy-Minnesota (LA-MN) is a state public policy office of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We advocate for justice in the areas of hunger, poverty and care of God’s creation.
ELCA Lutherans in Minnesota doing the work of Advocacy: http://www.lutheranadvocacymn.org/

For more information please contact:

Deacon Savannah Olaphson
savannah@immanuel.us, 952-230-0357 (direct dial). 952-937-8123 ex. 57