White Lutherans for Racial Justice

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White Lutherans for Racial Justice

Awaken hearts. Confront injustice. Inspire transformation. Dismantling white supremacy in the ELCA

One of the six ethnic associations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. White Lutherans for Racial Justice is committed to overcoming white privilege and dismantling racism in church and society. It seeks partners in giving witness to an anti-racist society and church.

06/01/2026

The Truth Seeking & Truth Telling Initiative on Indian Boarding Schools is hoping to expand to all synods and all 50 states in 2026. Visit tstti.org to support its work to ensure "members throughout the ELCA know[] and claim[] our complicity in the history of church-sponsored Indian boarding schools and these schools’ deliberate, devastating impacts on Native people and their communities, then and now."

05/29/2026

One of our new Board members shares WHY he is involved with the Association and the work to dismantle white supremacy.

Check out the rest of his reflection here: https://mailchi.mp/48e9ccedd9e6/may-2026-updates-from-the-association-of-white-lutherans-for-racial-justice

05/25/2026

Today, ELCA colleagues are joining with leaders in Minneapolis to honor the 6th angelversary of George Floyd, who on this day in 2020 was murdered by police.

For many White people, the murder of George Floyd was a wake-up call and a call to action in the struggle against police brutality and for racial justice. How has George's legacy shaped your life and witness?

05/22/2026

SO MANY of you liked our post on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Day. Hello to our new followers!

We have good news: The work to end the epidemic of violence against Indigenous women isn't confined to one day. You can engage in learning and advocacy about this all year long! Here are some suggested resources from the ELCA Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations team: https://tinyurl.com/MMIWDContinues

05/18/2026

Help out our friends at ELCA Racial Justice Ministries by completing a brief survey about our Church's racial justice resources (studies, liturgies, etc.). Access the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/TakeRJMSurvey

05/15/2026

Our May drop-in gathering is coming up this Tuesday!

Register today to let us know you'll be there: https://tinyurl.com/MayDropIn

05/12/2026

There's still time to join the first of a FREE five-part webinar series from ELCA Racial Justice Ministries. The series will highlight existing resources from our church about dismantling white supremacy; hear from people who have used them successfully!

This is a great opportunity for antiracism team members, clergy, church council members, Christian education teams - anyone, really! Join this evening at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central/6 p.m. Mountain/5 p.m. Pacific: https://bit.ly/equipwebinars

05/08/2026

On May 25, ELCA Racial Justice Ministries and allies will be in Minneapolis to "Rise and Remember" George Floyd's life and legacy and uplift the community that is still working for justice and restoration. You're invited to join them.

To RSVP or receive more information, see https://tinyurl.com/GFRR2026

05/05/2026

May 5 is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Day. We take this time to mourn those who have been lost and to recommit to advocacy and to solidarity through relationship.

For resources to learn about this crisis and guide your advocacy and reflection, visithttps://elcamediaresources.blob.core.windows.net/cdn/wp-content/uploads/MMIW_resources.pdf

Women of the ELCA is holding an online vigil this evening at 8 pm ET/7 pm CT/6 pm MT/5 pm PT: https://www.womenoftheelca.org/event/a-vigil-for-mmiw-2

05/04/2026

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

We give thanks for the presence of AAPI Lutherans in our congregations and for the many gifts they bring to the church.

Check out our sibling association: https://www.aapi-elca.org/

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8765 W Higgins Road
Chicago, IL
60631

Website

https://www.whitelutheransforracialjustice.org/

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