Week 4: You were naked.
“Lord, when was it that we saw you naked and gave you clothing?”
Week 4
Simple Actions
Children
Sort clothes with an adult.
Collect socks or underwear.
Youth
Organize a clothing swap.
Learn about fast fashion.
Families
Repair instead of replace clothing.
Avoid buying new clothes during Lent; check out second-hand shops before purchasing new garments
Clean out your closets, donate clothing to local shelters.
Register to Vote or confirm your voting status
Congregations
Bless donated clothing during worship.
Partner with shelters for specific needs — blankets? Tents? What is needed?
Study ELCA social statement Economic Life: Sufficient, Sustainable Livelihood for All
Worship & Advocacy Tie-In
Connect to baptismal clothing imagery.
Lift up economic justice teachings.
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