At last Friday’s First Friday Jazz concert, the League of Women Voters hosted an informational table, helping attendees register to vote, update their address or party affiliation and find nonpartisan answers to questions about the November 3 election. We are grateful for having them share their time and knowledge with our community!
Then on Sunday, First Lutheran members completed 100 Get Out the Vote postcards addressed to registered voters in two Lincoln neighborhoods with low turnout in recent elections. These postcards are part of the League’s nonpartisan efforts to encourage participation in the midterm election.
Together, these are ways we are growing into our vocation of accompanying our neighbors and advocating for an informed, engaged community. They also respond to ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry’s call:
“In a time when trust is often in short supply, serving as trusted sources of wisdom and guidance is a meaningful form of Christian witness. By helping our neighbors access accurate information and engage confidently in the democratic process, we live out our faith through responsible civic engagement and service to the common good.”
—ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry
We’re grateful to everyone who helped put this call into action. Your welcome, conversations and handwritten encouragement make a difference!
