Tag: Engagement

Mary Baker Eddy The following represents something that I found rather surprising in Barth’s Church Dogmatics. In a context where Barth is discussing the strength and weakness of the human body, he goes into a small-print excursus on Christian Science and Mary Baker Eddy. As I have been reading through the CD what I have found is that many of the themes Barth is known for, while present, only really represent a fraction of his overall corpus. Indeed, those themes (election etc.) are contextually conditioning for all of his work, even his thinking on the human body and physicality. But…

CONTENT UPDATED: May 10, 2024 Civic engagement is happening this election year in many diverse communities and contexts—and being activated and led by congregations, rostered leaders, ELCA-affiliated state public policy offices and members. Here’s a sampling of INITIATIVES & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES and RESOURCES & REFLECTIONS. Consider taking part or taking inspiration for your locality! Also check out: ELCA Civic Engagement Guide Guidance for churches and clergy participating in the electoral process Plus resources at ELCA.org/votes and ELCA.org/civicengagement   INITIATIVES & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Jun.-Oct. 2024 6-session, monthly ONLINE SERIES | What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election…

Updated 5/8/2024 STATUS ON CAPITOL HILL | ACTION ALERTS | RESOURCES AND WEBINARS | OUR COLLECTIVE VOICE The Farm Bill, which guides much of U.S. agriculture, rural and food policy, is currently being debated in Congress. The ELCA urges Congress to pass a 2024 Farm Bill that promotes: food for hungry neighbors at home and abroad, healthy rural and farming communities, inclusion of people of all backgrounds, care of creation to feed future generations In a world of abundance, we strive for an end to hunger and poverty, and towards a just world where all are fed. Additionally, we are…