Tag: Elected
Gratitude Shared with Federal Elected Leaders for Reopening of Government
After a record-setting 43 days of shutdown, the federal government resumed operations with a bill signed by President Trump on the evening of Nov. 13, 2025, which funds most federal agencies through Jan. 30, 2026. A message was sent to U.S. House and Senate representatives expressing gratitude for the reopening. This message, which follows, also noted prayer in our ELCA communities for our elected leaders and public servants and encouraged “lawmakers at all levels of government to prioritize consistent and good governance in the future.” November 14, 2025 Gratitude for Reopening of Government The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America…