Congregational Advocacy Circles
Advocacy in Action: is a new initiative from: The EcoFaith Network, Lutheran Advocacy-MN, and Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light
ADVOCACY IN ACTION
August - November 2026
Joining our Voices for Neighbors and Nature
"Shout aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet." Isaiah 58
Join us this Fall to learn and practice faith-based civic engagement from a Lutheran perspective.
Learn and practice faith-based civic engagement from a Lutheran perspective. Together.
Live out your baptismal calling
Engage with others in your congregation
Find strength by connecting around a common purpose
A WAY TO PREPARE
Two webinars (first one now on recording, second one coming up)
Resources for faith-based civic action and learning in your congregation
A WAY TO CONNECT
Bi-monthly check-ins for information, ideas, and support – 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/12
Ideas for how to connect “two or more” people in your congregation
A WAY TO ACT
Write to elected officials and candidates during and after the election season
Encourage and equip people for informed voting
Toolkit of Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/160EdlhqtA2w97TTsXnXr5cKBWwhypNnjDyG2g0eV_Eo/edit?usp=sharing
Webinars
Stretching Our Civic Engagement Muscles
Introductory webinar, now available as a 50-minute video
The Biblical Basis for Civic Engagement
What are Christians called to do (or not to do) for right relationship in our communities?
September 22, 2026 · 6:30 - 8:00 pm
A look at the biblical call to advocacy, along with the 2025 ELCA social statement “Civic Life and Faith” and the 2020 social message, “Government and Civic Engagement in the United States: Discipleship in a Democracy”
Bi-monthly check-in circles
Thursdays September 10, 24; October 8, 22; November 12
12:15 - 1:00 pm (zoom opens at noon)
Webinar Registration Link:
Advocacy Circles Resources
Suggested materials and resources for Circle Leaders in a congregation
For your table:
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Refreshments! Coffee and…
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Notecards
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Envelopes
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Pens
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Stamps
Printouts to have available:
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List of elected officials by region (map or link to enter your address)
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Find your Minnesota legislator: https://www.gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/districts/
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Sample letters
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Handouts on topics
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Action Alert sign up sheet (for those who would like to receive email alerts)
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Chart of Effective Advocacy
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Example of how letters have made a difference to elected officials
Weekly check-in meetings, Thursday at noon for information and mutual support. Email Pastor Beth Pottratz at ecofaith@nemnsynod.org for the zoom link or for more information.