Civic Engagement Resources

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Worship & Bible Study

1. Worship Resources for a National Election
2. Scripture & Prayers for an Election Season (Compiled by the Southern Ohio Synod Authentic Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice Team)
3. Bible Study: Faith in Action
4. Bible Study: From the Margins
5. Bible Study: Voting Rights Today
6. Bible Study: Suffering and Rejoicing as One
7. A Study Curriculum on the ELCA Draft Social Statement on Civic Faith and Life
8. Seven Prayers with Seven Scriptures (WI Churches)

Online Events

1. A Faithful Response to Christian Nationalism (October 15, 2024)
2. Discipleship in a Democracy: Responding to the Threat of Christian Nationalism (October 25 & 26, 2024)
3. Election Activator Network

Videos

1. Casting Ballots as People of Faith
2. Civic Engagement and Loving-Kindness

Blog Posts

1. Leading a Congregation in an Age of Christian Nationalism
2. Re-thinking Masculinity: A Blog on Christian Nationalism
3. Where is the Love? How People of Faith Can Engage in the Public Sphere
4. Addressing Polarization and Building Cohesion in Your Community

Articles

1. Civility in Politics
2. ELCA Social Message on Government and Civic Engagement in the United States: Discipleship in a Democracy (June 2020)
3. What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus in a Divided America?

Handouts

1. We Are Christians Against Christian Nationalism
2. ELCA Civic Engagement Guide
3. Being a Public Church
4. Intergenerational Conversation Starter
5. Fact Sheet on Race & Voting
6. Political Activity and Tax Status

Websites

1. ELCAvotes
2. ELCA Advocacy
3. ELCA Advocacy Action Center