Over just the last week, Lutherans like you sent over 1,000 messages to
Congress urging them to support practical and humane migration policies. Now
that President Donald Trump has signed Executive Orders that make it more
difficult for children and families to seek protection in the U.S., we know
that Congress plays a critical role in the impact these policies will have on
our communities.
Join us in amplifying your impact by meeting directly with your Congressional
offices in-district, and urging them to protect refugees, asylum seekers and
migrants.
Members of Congress will be back home in their states and districts for
President’s Day, the week of February 20th. When they return to Washington, they will need
to decide how to allocate funds to agencies that are implementing these
Executive Orders or whether to pass legislation that will protect those fleeing
violence or persecution.
As Lutherans, we have a proud history
of starting ministries that serve our neighbors across the street or across
the world because we know that “all people are God’s creatures, sinners for
whom Christ died.” As children and families from Central America face
policies that will further put them in harm’s way, we have the privilege to
continue our tradition of humble servants by urging our Members of Congress to
protect them.
HOW TO MEET DIRECTLY WITH YOUR
CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE IN THEIR HOME DISTRICT:
Use
this guide to plan for your meeting with Congress in your state.
Use this template to create a letter for your
member of Congress that you can deliver directly to him/her. For greater
impact, collect similar letters from your community members to deliver as well!
During your meeting, urge your member of
Congress to fund programs that protect family
unity and the God-given dignity in every person; being mindful that building
physical barriers will put more people in danger.
Deliver the letters you filled out to the member
of Congress’ staff.
Don’t forget to let us know about your meeting!
Fill out our In-District Activity Formafter you complete your meeting.
Please let us know if you have any questions by contacting washingtonoffice@elca.org. To learn
more about the ELCA’s work to accompany Central American children and families,
visit ELCA.org/AMMPARO
or our Advocacy resource center.
Thank you again!
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Over just the last week, Lutherans like you sent over 1,000 messages to
Congress urging them to support practical and humane migration policies. Now
that President Donald Trump has signed Executive Orders that make it more
difficult for children and families to seek protection in the U.S., we know
that Congress plays a critical role in the impact these policies will have on
our communities. 
Please let us know if you have any questions by contacting 
