Welcome to the LPPO

healthmarchThe Lutheran Public Policy Office (LPPO) of Washington State is one of the 18 State Public Policy Offices of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
To advocate is to plead the cause of those suffering injustice.  Advocacy ministry is rooted in our baptismal calling to strive for justice and peace in all the earth (Affirmation of Baptism, ELW).  It is part of our vocation as a church body and as individuals, to advocate for and with our neighbor in need.  To this end we use our voices in places where important political and economic decisions are being made.

We engage with congregations, organizations, and government for a just and sustainable world.

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LPPO meets with Senator Maria Cantwell

Cantwell tourLPPO joined the coalition, Friends of Basic Health, for a meeting with Senator Maria Cantwell on Tuesday, November 24th.  The meeting was held at the International Community Health Services clinic in Seattle’s International District.

Learn more about the meeting in this  Seattle Times article and in the Seattle PI.

Learn more about Friends of Basic Health on their Facebook page.

Advocating Congregations

IMG_5172The Advocating Congregations program is an initiative of the LPPO to support congregations who are striving for justice and peace through advocacy.  Congregations advocate in a variety of ways, including:

  • Convening advocacy bible studies
  • Holding a regular offering of letters
  • Hosting nonpartisan forums with elected officials
  • Sending members to Faith Advocacy Day

The LPPO offers our support to these congregations through a covenantal relationship that includes:

  • Providing congregations with advocacy resources
  • Making staff available for preaching and teaching
  • Offering consultation on congregational advocacy plans
  • Helping to coordinate advocacy forums around the state

The Lutheran Public Policy Office can partner with your congregation to begin or deepen your advocacy ministry.  To learn more, visit our Advocating Congregations page.