Justice
The words from the parable ring in our ears: “When did we see you hungry or thirsty, naked or ill or imprisoned, Lord?” For that reason, we work together within the Nebraska Synod to promote God’s justice for all people. (see Matthew 25:31-46, NRSV)
Our work takes a variety of shapes and touches people in all walks of life.
Ministries
- Justice Ministries: Web
- Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries: 402.453.3774 + 4205 Boyd St., Omaha
- Lutheran Pantry: The Lutheran Pantry is supported by congregations, individuals, and grants. It is used to provide food for needy families throughout the Omaha area and is the largest denominational system in the city.
- Networking: Lutheran Metro Ministries is the connection point for ELCA Lutherans seeking to work together in the metro Omaha area. Working with the urban cluster in partnership with the West and South Rim Mission Clusters, Lutheran Metro Ministries attempts to provide programming that will help members of congregations connect with each other in meaningful ways for mission, education and learning.
- Continuing Education: An important part of effective ministry is the right tools to do the work. Knowledge is power in trying new and groundbreaking things. To help with this, Lutheran Metro Ministries has sponsored continuing education events.
- Advocacy and Connections: Lutheran Metro Ministries participates in a variety of groups to help make connections and make a difference in the world.
The Nebraska Rural Response Hotline is one of the primary services provided by the Farm and Rural Response Network and Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska. When a farmer, rancher or rural resident calls the Hotline number, a carefully trained person will answer. That person will respond directly to callers, spend time finding out issues and needs, provide helpful information, and refer to others as needed–attorneys, financial counselors, clergy, other farmers and mediation. In addition, the answerer will have an ear for stress, depression, and other emotional factors which could affect the decision-making abilities of the caller, and will assist the caller with appropriate referrals.