“When are we going to live our creed, to show up on the ground and work to rebuild the trust that has been broken?" -Bishop Davenport Working together towards justice #UntilAllAreFed requires repairing relationships of trust with all people. lutheranworld.org/news/church-mu… The Lutheran World Federation

In today's blog, the Rev. Tiffany Chaney writes that she is "sick and tired of people rediscovering racism every time a hashtag or murderous video gets enough social media attention." How about you? Are you sick and tired yet? womenoftheelca.org/blog/post/aren…

The work is offline. The work is online. The work is presence. The work is strategic absence. The work is virtual. The work is in the streets. The work is in legislative halls. The work is in art. The work is in policies. The work is at the polls. The work is where we are.

First steps are being taken by House and Senate members to address policing reform and sanctioned violence. Use the ELCA Action Center to voice support of these needed reforms, including eight legislative measures summarized in the alert. View at support.elca.org/site/Advocacy?…

Lately, I have been paying closer attention to the use of language, particularly the language around dark and light, black and white, and the values that are placed on those words. Let's consider the beautiful, dark work of God.

Make sure you check out the Rev. @lennyaduncan's interview with NPR about the church’s role in dismantling white supremacy and the divisive ministry of Christ. npr.org/sections/codes…

We join with Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in remembering the Emanuel Nine. We invite you to join Bishop Satterlee in watching the ELCA Prayer Service for the Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine, which will be available online today at 12pm ET.

[Jesus said,] "Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." ~Matthew 11:29-30

As we brace for colder weather and the regular the flu season, Presiding Bishop Eaton (Bishop Eaton) reminds us to respect the disease, respect science and trust God. #TrustScience #TrustGod

"Tactics to suppress the vote must end immediately & all candidates & parties must publicly commit to respect the true election results regardless of who wins" say signers incl ELCA Lutherans advocacy when governance forms "basis of our shared wellbeing" afsc.org/document/faith… #ELCAvotes

Voting is an exciting privilege & responsibility! The right of each voter to cast one's ballot free from intimidation or coercion is a foundational principle of a free and democratic society, and federal law prohibits voter intimidation. #ELCAvotes ELCA Racial Justice ELCA Young Adults

Today is #ElectionDay. Let us pray for this nation. 🙏 #ELCAVotes

Looking to work through some of that Election Day stress? Come meet up with us this Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the flagpoles on WMU’s main campus as we build Thanksgiving baskets to donate to the Loaves and Fishes food pantry!

Bishop Satterlee has issued a letter as we continue to wait for official election results. Read Now: ow.ly/ygBZ50CaXwB

Presiding Bishop Eaton (Bishop Eaton) calls for prayers and patience as the election process continues in the U.S. youtu.be/dY8Netujyig

Compassionate God, you guide us in your way of goodness and truth. Whenever rumors and fearmongering abound, grant us courage and wisdom. Hold us close to you and protect us from everything that would lead us astray. #Bread4theDay #Prayer

Be well and wear a mask. #WearAMask

It's easy to see that we are living in some very divided times. Join us online this Wednesday at 9am for a conversation about how faith might be able to bridge, heal, and handle some of those divides. us02web.zoom.us/j/83972585883?…

Join Presiding Bishop Eaton as she lights a candle and says a prayer for the first week of Advent.