Racial Justice Team Online Book Study

Join the NEPA Synod Racial Justice Team for a nine-session online study of Amanda Tyler’s How to End Christian Nationalism. Together, participants will explore how Christian nationalism differs from the teachings of Jesus and discuss practical ways to support religious freedom for all.

Racial Justice Team Meeting Oct 14

Racial Justice Meeting Wednesday October 14, 20262:00 p.m.Zoom The Racial Justice Team gathers to explore how faith calls us to pursue justice, equity, and reconciliation in our communities. Through prayer, conversation, learning, and action, participants engage…

Remembering the Emanuel Nine & Celebrating Juneteenth

The ELCA’s African Descent Ministries has compiled worship resources for congregations and individuals observing the commemoration of the Emanuel Nine on June 17 and Juneteenth on June 19. The resource includes feast day liturgies, prayers, and other materials for worship and reflection.

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Women (MMIW) Toolkit

May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Women, Girls, & Relatives (MMIWGR), a time to raise awareness, support impacted families and communities, and address the causes of this ongoing crisis. The ELCA Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Taskforce has created a toolkit to help individuals and ministry groups learn more and participate.

Immigration Guidance for Congregations

Recent national events have prompted some church leaders to ask for clarification about rules governing possible interactions between immigration enforcement agents and church congregants or visitors.