Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada

Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada LEAN advocates for the common good and promote public policies that reflect the Christian values of peacemaking, hospitality to strangers, and much more.

LEAN is an advocacy ministry committed to peace, justice, dignity, reconciliation, and empowerment for all people, as well as for care of creation.

Early voting in Nevada ends Friday, and election day is June 9. Either way, make sure to vote without fear and with comp...
06/03/2026

Early voting in Nevada ends Friday, and election day is June 9. Either way, make sure to vote without fear and with complete commitment in faith!

We live in a culture increasingly shaped by outrage and fear. But faithful engagement looks different. Fearful engagement says: win at all costs, humiliate opponents, stay angry, fear your neighbor…

The new LEAN Newsletter is out with important information on how to vote by mail. The primary election season is upon us...
05/07/2026

The new LEAN Newsletter is out with important information on how to vote by mail. The primary election season is upon us and it's time to raise our voices for fair and just leadership.

In Nevada, active registered voters receive a ballot by mail unless they opt out. Vote by mail is safe, secure, and one important way Nevadans can make their voices heard.  As people of faith,…

Help ensure that those seeking safety will retain the ability to meet their needs in our communities. Take action today!
04/27/2026

Help ensure that those seeking safety will retain the ability to meet their needs in our communities. Take action today!

Help ensure that those seeking safety will retain the ability to meet their needs in our communities. Take action today! On Feb. 23, 2026, the U.S. government announced a proposed rule that would e…

Nevada has more public land than any state in the lower 48, and as Lutherans and Christians, it's our responsibility to ...
04/23/2026

Nevada has more public land than any state in the lower 48, and as Lutherans and Christians, it's our responsibility to steward that land, and protect its resources, in the most equitable and environmentally caring was possible. Here is our "caring for creation" commitment.

Over 80% of Nevada is public land, stewarded by federal agencies on behalf of the American people. These lands include vast deserts, mountains, forests, historic sites, and waterways. They are also…

The world is in great turmoil, and LEAN stands with the ELCA in urging all believers, including Nevada Lutherans, to rea...
03/04/2026

The world is in great turmoil, and LEAN stands with the ELCA in urging all believers, including Nevada Lutherans, to reach out to their congressional representatives and senators in calling for a Yes vote on the War Powers Resolution.

Urge Congress to Vote YES on War Powers Resolution. On Feb. 28, 2026, the United States and Israel initiated extensive military strikes against Iran. This war has now escalated to involve much of t…

With You On This Lenten Journey: A message from Grand Canyon Synod Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer.
02/19/2026

With You On This Lenten Journey: A message from Grand Canyon Synod Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer.

“We will tell the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and the wonders that God has done.” —Psalm 78 Dear Church, Lent invites us into a story. Not a story we invent. Not a story we co…

The Nevada primary election is coming up sooner than you think. Here's why it's important to vote and make our voices he...
02/17/2026

The Nevada primary election is coming up sooner than you think. Here's why it's important to vote and make our voices heard, from a Lutheran perspective.

Voting is an opportunity to be a part of determining the future direction of your local community, state, and country. It is an opportunity to express your beliefs and values and be a part of the w…

Though it’s an “off year” for the Nevada Legislature, LEAN is never off when it comes to advocating for all Nevadans, es...
02/07/2026

Though it’s an “off year” for the Nevada Legislature, LEAN is never off when it comes to advocating for all Nevadans, especially the underserved and voiceless. There are plenty of things to work on in the public domain and we’d like to know what so important to you in the headlines and in your neighborhoods. Let us know!

A couple of weeks ago, a video from the Chair of the Legislative Committee to Review Oversight of the Lake Tahoe Regional Planning Agency popped up in my Instagram feed. She was sharing about her r…

LEAN stands in solidarity with our neighbors in Minnesota and pray for communities victimized by state-sponsored violenc...
01/26/2026

LEAN stands in solidarity with our neighbors in Minnesota and pray for communities victimized by state-sponsored violence. Read our statement here.

Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada (LEAN) stands in solidarity with the community of Minneapolis and the family of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen and ICU nurse who was fatally shot by …

Interested in joining LEAN as a Congregational Liaison? Join Director of Advocacy Pr. Paul Larson to get the “Pews to Po...
01/25/2026

Interested in joining LEAN as a Congregational Liaison? Join Director of Advocacy Pr. Paul Larson to get the “Pews to Policy” details.

Are you interested in being a Congregational Liaison? Join Pastor Paul for our first time together for a monthly roundtable. We will talk about what it means to be a Liaison. We will discuss …

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