Advocacy
Advocacy is one way we live out our faith beyond the walls of the church. As followers of Jesus, we are called not only to serve our neighbors in need, but also to speak up alongside them—addressing the systems and policies that shape daily life, especially for those who are most vulnerable.
In the ELCA, advocacy flows from our baptismal calling: to strive for justice and peace in all the earth. Rooted in Scripture, shaped by Lutheran theology, and guided by love of neighbor, our advocacy ministry seeks the common good through faithful, informed, and hopeful engagement in the public square.
Resources from our 2026 advocacy series
Wealth Gap Learning Simulation
about Advocacy
Offering of letters
- About the Offering of Letters
- Link to Video - "Letters Matter"
- PowerPoint - Offering of Letters
- Sample Letter for Offering of Letters
- Fact Sheets & Pictures
- 6 Facts About SNAP in Florida
- HR1's Impact on SNAP, States, and Families
- SNAP & WIC: Two Vital U.S. Nutrition Programs
- Global Nutrition & Health Programs
- Email your letters through Bread for the World to Representatives at the Federal Level
- Email your letters through Bread for the World to Representatives at the State Level
- Link to Congress Look-Up (send letters to local offices)
- Senator Ashley Moody's Contact/Local Offices
- Senator Rick Scott's Contact/Local Offices
ELCA IN SOCIETY
“This church shall develop social statements … that will guide the life of this church as an institution and inform the conscience of its members in the spirit of Christian liberty.” (ELCA social statement, “The Church in Society: A Lutheran Perspective”)
- ELCA Social Statements (Teaching & Policy)
- ELCA Social Messages (Timely Matters of Concern)
about global refuge
- PowerPoint - Immigration & Refugee Advocacy
- Advocate with Global Refuge (Resources, Background Information, Sign Up for Advocacy Alerts)
- 9 Key Ways You Can Help Refugees & Immigrants in 2026
- PowerPoint - Demonstrating Impact
Questions & Answers from the Advocacy Team
- Where can I find more information specifically on my members' positions? Go to Congress.gov and type in your address on the right-hand side under "Contact Member." Click on the members' page and on the left-hand side scroll down to Subject - Policy Area, Click on the + sign box to expand the list and select Immigration. That will show you legislation that your member has sponsored or cosponsored on immigration.
- Do you have a list of bills that Global Refuge currently supports? The complete list/information is currently in development, but here is a list of some of the bills Global Refuge has supported in the 119th Session of Congress.
- Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act
- Protecting Sensitive Locations Act
- Burma GAP Act
- Reuniting Families Act
- How can I sign up for policy updates and alerts? Sign up for Global Refuge's Advocacy Newsletter and Advocacy Network Calls.
- What are Global Refuge's current action alerts to send letters to Congress? Visit the Global Refuge Action Center for the action alerts to Congress.
- Where can I find resources for families who need legal help or need to prepare a plan in the event of deportation?
- Global Refuge Immigration Legal Services Program. This page includes links to schedule a consultation as well as resources at the bottom of the page.
- Emergency Preparedness Resources. Disclaimer: The links below are for general information purposes only and are not legal advice.
- Individuals should contact a qualified immigration legal services provider and can find non-profit immigration legal providers at Immigration Advocates Network Legal Services Directory.
- For Immigration Legal Resources, see Global Refuge's Legal Services page.
- CLINIC Emergency Preparedness for Families 50 State Guide
- Human Rights First ReadyNow App
- Where can I find more information about engaging in state-based advocacy and tracking state legislation in Florida?
- Global Refuge's State and Local Advocacy Toolkit (2024)
- Refugee Advocacy Lab: Advocacy for State and Local Funding; Sign Up for the Refugee Advocacy Lab Newsletter: Lab Brief
- Florida Immigration Coalition
- American Friends Service Committee in Florida
