Have a lunch and letter, or coffee and communications time. Brainstorm regarding an issue that might be included in a letter. Write and address the letter.
 

Designate a Sunday when letters can be written after church. Be creative. If the letter is on food policy, consider writing a campaign on paper plates etc.
 

In developing a network, form a telephone tree for quick communication when emergency action is needed.
 

Form a group to study and discuss information sent on issues and/ or the social statements of the church. After study, form a response.
 

Form a group of persons interested in research and study of issues. Come up with several responses.
 

Ask to meet with your congregation’s Christian Education committee in order to include and advocate response to the issues addressed in the adult curriculum.
 

Ask your Representative or Senator to speak to an adult forum. Have him/her express what he/ she sees as the most pressing concerns in the legislature and share yours. (State and National)
 

Develop a bulletin board to display materials and newspaper articles related to advocacy.
 

Invite a staff member of your local ELCA State Public Policy Office or the Advocacy Department to speak to your group, congregation, forum, retreat, Social Ministry Committee, or congregational council
 

Post advocacy/ justice information for others to read.
 

Reserve time during Social Ministry Committee meetings to discuss an issue and ask for a response in terms of advocacy.