Information and misinformation surround recent Executive Orders are being quickly disseminated and we are collating resourced to help support our congregations and ministries.

We will share these resources in our weekly newsletter and post them on this page, batched by distribution date.

If you know of a resource that is not shared below, please send them to Rev. Rebecca Grate, Media Ambassador & Storyteller, for distribution.

February 14, 2025

1. Statement from Bp. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA

February 6, 2025

1. ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Help End Pause of U.S. Foreign Assistance

February 4, 2025

1. ELCA AMMPARO: Know Your Rights
2. Global Refuge: Advocate with Us
3. Global Refuge: Congregational Resources
   This resource includes bulletin inserts, worship resources, and a Disinformation toolkit.
4. Global Refuge: Contact Lawmakers

February 2, 2025

1. Statement from Bp. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA

January 24, 2025

Statement from Bp. Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt, Southern Ohio Synod

1. Global Refuge (formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services or LIRS) Resource Page
   [Global Refuge was formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services.]
2. Accompanying Migrants with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities (AMMPARO) is an ELCA Ministry, under the larger ministry of ELCA Advocacy.
   Ministry Page
   Resource Page
3. ELCA Advocacy’s Alert Emails Signup
4. Deacon Nick Bates (Hunger Network in Ohio) is available for conversation as he continues working on policies at the state and national levels. You may email him here.
5. Factsheet: Trump’s Rescission of Protected Areas Policies Undermines Safety for All [from National Immigration Law Center]
6. If anything happens on your church property, contact your congregation attorney and notify your insurance company ASAP.