Go & Do News October 2022

New resources, World Food Day, education and network grants

Dear friends,

Psalms is an intriguing book within Holy Scripture. The hymns, poems and songs that make up the Psalter were collected over generations and reflect a deep and profound spirituality. This Advent and Lent, we will journey through the psalms, finding in them the pleas of a people — our spiritual ancestors — for renewal and transformation, for justice and peace, for hope and comfort.

Join us in this season — on your own, with a small group or with your congregation — as we discover together what these ancient hymns can teach us about being people of faith today.

In peace,

Ryan P. Cumming, Ph.D.
Program Director, Hunger Education

DOWNLOAD OR ORDER THE RESOURCES

ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grants are now available!

These grants support work that educates and engages ELCA congregations, groups and synods, that builds relationships with key partners or that provides leadership development opportunities for people passionate about ending hunger. Grants can be used to host events, plan service learning, provide training and more! Learn more at blogs.elca.org/EdandNet. Applications are open until Dec. 1.

CELEBRATE WORLD FOOD DAY WITH ELCA WORLD HUNGER

Mark your calendars! On Oct. 16 we will go live on the ELCA’s Facebook and YouTube pages for a special event honoring World Food Day.

Join our host, Rick Steves, as he talks with guests (including the Rev. Anne Burghardt, general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation; Mark Jansen, CEO of Blue Diamond Almonds; Dr. Suon Sopheap, executive director of Life With Dignity) and visits an ELCA World Hunger grant recipient in the Southwestern Washington Synod!

Learn something new about the complex food crisis our world faces, and see your generosity in action, funding creative and sustainable solutions. The event begins at 4 p.m. Central time — be sure to "like" the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America page so you're notified when we go live on Oct. 16!

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DOWNLOAD AND ORDER FREE ELCA WORLD HUNGER RESOURCES

Visit ELCA World Hunger’s resources page to discover and order resources to equip your congregation in the work to end hunger, both in your community and around the world.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: FUNDAÇÃO LUTERANA DE DIACONIA

Learn more about the Center for the Support and Promotion of Agroecology (CAPA) project of the Fundação Luterana de Diaconia (FLD) — an ELCA World Hunger partner in Brazil — from this Living Lutheran story and from a video produced by FLD/CAPA!

The story follows a participant named Marta who benefited from ELCA World Hunger’s support of FLD/CAPA. The video provides history and context for the communities FLD/CAPA serves, along with a more in-depth look at its work.

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Share images of your community in action! Email pictures and videos of your ELCA World Hunger activities to hunger@elca.org, or tag @ELCAWorldHunger on social media.

UPCOMING “HUNGER AT THE CROSSROADS” WEBINARS

Mark your calendars for the next two installments of “Hunger at the Crossroads,” a webinar series on hunger and justice from ELCA World Hunger!

On Thursday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. Central time, explore the connections between conflict and hunger with ELCA staff from three international regions. On Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. Central time, learn about the intersection between health and hunger with ministry partners and experts. Each webinar offers viewers a chance to learn together, ask questions and hear about new resources. Nov. 3 attendees will receive a special gift from ELCA World Hunger!

Registration is required; use the link below to register for one or both webinars.

WATCH ELCA WORLD HUNGER WEBINARS

Catch up on and learn more about previous “Hunger at the Crossroads” webinars on the ELCA World Hunger blog!

ADVOCACY

Many of us across the world have experienced or are experiencing the effects of floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires. Join faith leaders in contacting Congress to call for more adaptive, responsive and low-income-focused policies to best address natural disasters, which are root causes of hunger in our communities. Send a customized message today through the ELCA Action Center.

ACT NOW

Featured Resources

NEW! “ACTION GUIDE FOR CONGREGATIONS”
Preview some of the newest and most popular resources to activate your congregation ›

NEW! ELCA WORLD HUNGER TWO-SIDED POSTER
Order this new two-sided poster to display in a prominent spot in your congregation ›

NEW! HOUSING GUIDE
Download our new guide, “Housing: A Practical Guide for Learning, Advocating and Building” ›

LIFELINES, SPRING 2022
Read stories of ELCA World Hunger’s impact around the world ›

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