"Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate." – Amos 5:15
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An Invitation to Make A Strong Impact
2025 has seen relentless attacks on civil rights, equal rights, refugee resettlement, and support for the most vulnerable globally and nationally. People of faith are sensing a call to embody the call of Amos - Hate Evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate (5:15).As Lutheran leaders—bishops, pastors, deacons, and faith leaders—please join us to gather as a public witness to God's justice and mercy. Together, we pray to gather 500+ leaders to stand at the “gate” of Washington, D.C., where harmful decisions are made that shape the lives of immigrants and refugees, LGBTQIA+ people, and all those who are pushed to the margins, and are being erased in front of our eyes. This gathering will root and connect us together as we journey forward in our work together.
Why We Gather
We come together to bear witness to the Gospel:
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In prayer, worship, and community, proclaiming God’s call to love and justice.
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In solidarity with immigrants, refugees and LGBTQIA+ people, who face discrimination, exclusion, and violence and death.
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In support of organizations like Global Refuge and Lutheran Services in America, which serve the most vulnerable.
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With hope that our collective voice might move the heart of our nation toward mercy.
What Guides Us
We are:
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WITH refugees, asylum seekers, and LGBTQIA+ people who are too often left behind, calling for compassion and justice.
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AGAINST policies, rhetoric, and systems that strip people of their dignity and deny their worth as beloved children of God.
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TO AMPLIFY VOICES of those who are unheard—to their cries for safety, belonging, and justice.
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TO PROCLAIM the good news of God’s grace and favor, especially for the widow, the orphan, the stranger, and all who are vulnerable.
This is not just a gathering—it is a call to action and the continuation of a movement. As faith leaders, we will gather not only to pray, but to share, accompany, and to act in the name of justice and love. This is a first step of many, uniting our spirits, and seeking God’s guidance as we move forward in faith.
"Be merciful, just as your God is merciful." – Luke 6:36
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