Advocacy Alert

The US is not living up to our potential regarding the poor of the world in a number of major ways. We have a rare opportunity to influence far-reaching legislation to change a number of those problems: read more . . .

"Taking Root" is a superb five-part
curriculum for your congregation
from the ELCA World Hunger Program.
It is available for three different age levels, primary, middle, youth, each with very different, well conceived activities, visuals, stories, and a great graphic look.
Several LPF pastors and lay leaders who have used the program in their congregation have raved about its quality, flexibility, and ability to engage young people.

New Resources:

Encouraging Shalom in the Congregation: a resource guide

LPF's director was asked to appear in a series of short video segments on peacemaking issues produced by the ELCA last fall. His focus is on the larger biblical vision of Shalom that offers such promise in strengthening peace and justice work in our congregations and communities.

For parents, teachers, and young people:
New resources guides on recommended computer games,
the new media, books, parenting...