North Carolina couple and RIC Lutheran Pastor join landmark lawsuit to protect First Amendment rights of clergy
BREAKING NEWS: Today a Lutheran couple and their Pastor joined a landmark lawsuit to protect First Amendment rights of North Carolina clergy. According to the Campaign for Southern Equality, this lawsuit, filed in a Federal District Court by the United Church of Christ, is the first such case brought by a national religious denomination challenging […]
International Programs Committee Sends Letter to World Bank President
Last week the World Bank’s Spring Meetings drew to a close. It has been less than a month since the World Bank delayed a $90 million loan to Uganda in light of the recently enacted Anti-Homosexuality Act. In a powerful op-ed announcing the delayed loan, Bank President Dr. Jim Kim spoke out against discrimination on […]
Minnesota State Senate passes the Safe and Supportive Schools Act
The Minnesota State Senate passes the Safe and Supportive Schools Act! This law will take Minnesota from having the weakest anti-bullying law in the country to the strongest. It provides educators, parents and students with tools and resources they need for bullying prevention and intervention.
Learn more: www.outfront.org/safeschools/bill
For free “allies against bullying” curriculum to use in your congregation visit: https://www.reconcilingworks.org/antibullying
Supportive Minnesota Schools Act Scheduled for A Vote This Thursday, April 3
BREAKING NEWS: Safe & Supportive Minnesota Schools Act Scheduled for A Vote This Thursday, April 3. Click here to find your senator. Then call or email her/him TODAY and let them know that you support the Safe Schools bill and you want them to vote yes to protect all students from bullying. Join us at the […]
Thrivent Neutrality Policy: Resources for Churches
On February 6, Thrivent Financial implemented a “neutrality” policy that removed ReconcilingWorks and our partner in ministry Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries from its benevolence programs. This decision was made by a small management team, not by the membership or board of Thrivent. Here is a bulletin insert resource for your congregation to help spread the word and […]