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Hunger Leader 101: What Is a Hunger Leader?
“Hunger Leader 101” is a new online learning resource from Evangelical Lutheran Church in America through ELCA World Hunger designed for both current and emerging leaders who are passionate about ending poverty.
This first module, What Is a Hunger Leader?, introduces the foundations of hunger ministry, intersectional justice, and leadership in anti-poverty work. It is interactive, accessible on any device, and free to take.
What You’ll Learn:
Foundations of ELCA World Hunger ministry
Roles of a “Hunger Leader” in congregations and communities
Introduction to justice-centered leadership (MERGE principles)
Future modules: advocacy, creation care, organizing, fundraising
Love in Deed and Truth: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger
For 50 years, ELCA World Hunger has worked to alleviate hunger and poverty in communities worldwide. By combining immediate relief efforts with sustainable development, the organization empowers individuals and communities to break the cycle of hunger and build healthier futures. Explore their story and accomplishments:
50 Years of ELCA World Hunger
Partner Highlights
Rev. Jim Honig and Door County Housing Ministry have received an ELCA World Hunger grant to support their community land trust initiative. This ministry demonstrates how hunger-related grants can positively transform neighborhoods. Learn more about community land trusts: Grounded Solutions.
Donate and Support
Make a difference by contributing to hunger-relief efforts:
Donate to ELCA World Hunger: ELCA World Hunger
Support disaster relief: Lutheran Disaster Response
Together, we can fight hunger and bring hope to communities around the globe.
Have a Question?
If you are interested in more information on starting a hunger team at your church or being part of our synod hunger team, contact Deb Martin by email.
Resources
In times like these, sharing resources and stories that help us advocate together is more important than ever. Below are key links, opportunities, and information provided by our Service and Justice Unit staff and Building Resilient Community staff. We hope you find them helpful! Knowledge is power, so keep your heads up, siblings.
Updates & Videos
Coffee with Christine – Government Shutdown Update: Missed last week’s session? Watch here: Watch Video
AMMPARO – Immigration Resources
ELCA Advocacy & Justice
Lutheran Disaster Response & Creation Care
October 21st LRC Connections Call - Celebrating the Season of Creation and our fellow Creatures with a virtual Animal Blessing
Challenge hunger teams to lead up to our holiday season considering their role as consumers - the Economic part of MERGE I think is where these two ministries (LRC+WH) can dive into the longer-term solutions of discovering our power of imagining different systems together (What this month's call considered from Building aa Moral Economy)
We encourage you to dive into these resources, take action where you can, and continue to share knowledge. Blessings to all – may God keep us as we work together for justice!