Addressing Hunger

No doubt you have wondered how our ELCA world hunger programs are faring in the turbulent reality of our country and our world today. Here is an opportunity to hear from ELCA staff during a “Hunger Education Hour” hosted by the Sierra Pacific hunger group on June 18....

Yes, I can already hear you saying that you barely have time to prepare a community meal or write up a newsletter article or staff your food shelf. You also likely comment that you know nothing about grant writing and cannot hire someone to apply for grants on your...

Our Hunger Awareness and Advocacy group at Incarnation is probably typical of many hunger groups — we meet and share food together. We are perhaps more unusual in that we also read and discuss a book together each year. Our title for 2024-2025 has been one that we...

We are deep in the liturgical season of Lent. It’s our time as Christians to reflect on the suffering of Jesus as he is scorned, rejected, and finally crucified. For many of us, this is a time of more quiet, more introspection and more prayer. I have joined in a...

I’ve heard a lot of “what on earth can we do?” lately. A recent Gospel lesson from Luke reminded us that actions speak much louder than thoughts/words and gave us direction as to how we are to live as God’s people and followers of Jesus. (I’ve also been doing some 4-H...

Are YOU hungry today? Am I?  Interesting question, huh? What does it mean to be hungry? Here are some things to ponder:  Does it depend on who you are? Where you live? How much you earn? What’s in your refrigerator or cupboard or cellar? How many people are in your...

A “what”? What does "an abecedarian" have to do with hunger and food insecurity? Perhaps not much but, hopefully, it will get you thinking...which often leads to action! An abecedarian is a person who is learning the alphabet or the basic elements of a subject. As an...

Your calendar, like mine, is probably already filled with holiday gatherings. Thanksgiving is upon us; holiday parties abound; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are reasons for family gatherings; and then come New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. More than likely, each of...

Not too many years ago we were unaccustomed to hearing the “F” word tossed about freely in daily usage and conversation. It was discouraged by parents, teachers, and clergy alike and usually avoided. After conversation with friends recently, I wonder if there is...