Richard Graham serves as bishop of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Synod of the ELCA.
A Lutheran Bishop’s Reflections on the Church’s Public Work of Advocacy
October 2016: Politics (Volume 16 Issue 9)
Bishop Graham of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Synod writes about his experiences with advocacy ministry. He notes that though Lutheran advocacy is a voice advocating for the poor among many similar voices, the humility and compassion Lutherans can bring to this work makes it all the more unique and valuable. How can Lutherans better serve their neighbor through this vital ministry?