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An Appeal to Our Shared Humanity

As people of faith, we pray and speak for hope, healing, justice, and peace and our shared humanity. As Lutheran social ministry organizations, we have a shared mission and set of values that recognize the dignity and worth of all people. Our commitment to honor the “whole person” and their needs with dignity and respect is deeply embedded in the DNA of the work we do across the country and through our work we strive for all people to reach their potential. Because when people reach their potential, our communities and our nation are stronger.

As we work to help heal our country, I wanted to lift up the voices of Lutheran social ministry from across the country. Click here for more.

Statement on Equity and Unity

A statement from Charlotte Haberaecker, President and CEO of Lutheran Services in America. Click here to view.

Strength & Service Series

In June 2020, Lutheran Services in America launched the Strength & Service Series, an ongoing, interactive, virtual gathering of the best minds in our space, laser-focused on examining and tackling the unintended consequences and uncertainties in today’s climate. Don't miss our next webinar session.

Upcoming Series Webinars

July 1, 1–2 p.m. EDT: Navigating Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness—What You Need to Know
July 23, 12–1 p.m. EDT: Impact of COVID-19 on Employer Health Care Costs
July 28, 1–3 p.m. EDT: Workshop on the Path to Become More Racially Aware Leaders—Foundational Elements for the Journey

Coronavirus Response

Our health and human service providers around the nation are in crisis mode given the breadth and scale of this pandemic. Senate and House discussions are still underway on coronavirus relief packages, and we are carefully monitoring negotiations. It is vital that any relief package’s measures include nonprofits that receive Medicaid reimbursements, without the current employee size cap of 500 being discussed.

To our member organizations, our Coronavirus Resources pages are being updated daily to provide you with timely resources in your vital work during this time. Please click here for related resources and Lutheran Services in America staff contact information tied to our collective work in Senior Services; Children, Youth & Families; Disabilities; Mission Leaders; and Federal Public Policy.