State Public Policy Offices (SPPOs) & ELCA Advocacy

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) works through a network of State Public Policy Offices (SPPOs) across the country to engage in faith-based advocacy on critical issues affecting our communities. These offices advocate for policies that reflect our Lutheran commitment to justice, peace, and care for our neighbors, ensuring that Lutheran voices are heard in state and national policy conversations.

Like the SPPOs in many states, Texas Impact is an interfaith organization. Our work with ELCA Lutherans strengthens our broader engagement with other denominations and faith traditions, creating a unified and impactful advocacy presence. ELCA Lutherans can feel confident that their advocacy is happening in concert with the efforts of people from a range of religious backgrounds, reinforcing our shared commitment to the common good.

SPPOs Across the Country

Each SPPO partners with the ELCA’s Washington, D.C. office to provide a Lutheran witness on public policy issues at the state level. These offices work on a variety of issues including economic justice, climate policy, immigration, and more, always centering faith-based values in their advocacy.

Here is a list of SPPOs serving ELCA Lutherans in various states:
ELCA Advocacy Map and List

Texas Impact: Your SPPO in Texas

As Texas’ SPPO, Texas Impact provides resources, training, and opportunities for action to equip Lutherans and other people of faith to advocate effectively. We help individuals and congregations navigate public policy issues through a faith lens, ensuring that ELCA Lutherans in Texas have a strong voice in shaping policies that reflect our values.

For more information about Texas Impact and how you can get involved, visit TexasImpact.org or ELCA.org/Advocacy.