Get Involved: Network - Educate - Advocate
Network
There are many ways to get involved in the advocacy work of the ELCA at local, state and national levels. Please read more to learn about the many opportunities to join our network, and also to volunteer.
Educate
As part of the LCPPM’s education ministry, we invite your congregation to participate in a Hunger simulation. Please contact us if you are interested in having us facilitate a Hunger 101 simulation at your church. We also conduct workshops and presentations on other topics.
Advocate
Amplify the voices that are working at the State Capitol to engage policy makers in creating laws that fairly address issues of poverty, fair taxation, human rights, health care, children, and the environment.
Contact your legislator
It is always important to reach out to your Minnesota State Senators and Representatives. At the state level, every call counts; in fact, as few as 5-10 calls send a very significant message. You can call them at any time and leave a message. If the legislator is unavailable, you may speak with his/her legislative assistant. Remember that you do not need to be an expert on any of the issues.
You can find your legislator and their phone number at: www.gis.leg.mn/OpenLayers/districts/
The key things you need to say are:
1. Where you are from
2. What church you go to
3. What you care about. Example: You care about the most vulnerable
4. Your solution. Example:
Write a Letter to the Editor
Hunger 101
As part of the LCPPM’s education ministry, we invite your congregation or youth group to participate in a Hunger simulation. Hunger 101 is an interactive simulation experience and in-depth discussion of hunger and poverty event that culminates with a strong call to action.
Volunteer
There are many ways to get involved in the advocacy work of the ELCA at local, state and national levels. You can:
• Write letters to the editor
• Telephone your elected official
• Meet with legislators
• Participate in a Town Hall/Candidate Forum
• Attend an advocacy event
• College students: Start a Student Advocacy Team
• Help us manage our website
• Help with database and office work
• Help us make phone calls to our network
• Host a Hunger 101 event at your church
• Host a Creation Care forum and advocacy training
• Join our network
For more information about how you can volunteer please contact us.
Email:
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Phone: (651) 224-5499
Donate
LCPPM is funded by the ELCA and generous organizations and individuals such as yourself. Our advocacy and staffing capacity is directly related to the amount of funding we receive. Your donation is very much appreciated AND tax deductible.
To donate please send a check made out to LCPPM:
LCPPM
105 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Join us as an LCPPM intern or volunteer
If you are interested in making a significant time commitment to our work, the LCPPM offers internships and volunteer positions to people of all ages in all walks of life. We would be happy to help you receive college or high school academic credit or simply help you build your skills and resume for future jobs, all while helping promote public policy that supports peace, justice and care for all of God’s Creation.
Resources:
- Overview of intern and volunteer opportunities
- Intern or volunteer job description
- Intern or volunteer application form
- (if needed) Internship Self-Learning Goals
Please call us at (651) 224-5499 if you are interested.