12 Dec 2024
Addressing Homelessness, Food Insecurity, and Supporting our LGBTQIA+ Neighbors: A Conversation with Rev. Tamara Siburg

On today’s episode of The “Center” we are joined by Reverend Tamara Siburg. Reverend Tamara is the pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clinton, Iowa. Since beginning her service in Clinton, Rev. Tamara and her congregation have committed to focusing on issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, and LGBTIA+ recognition and safe practices within our community. Through Rev. Tamara’s leadership, St. Paul has committed to sponsoring the first PFLAG chapter in the River Cities area and hosts a monthly meeting at St. Paul church on the third Sunday of each month. Reverend Tamara is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, and comes from a family tradition of ministry.

 

Please note: The views expressed here are individual views that do not necessarily reflect the views of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa.

 

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Additional Resources:

 

What is the ELCA Church? Learn more about the Evangelical Church of America here: https://www.elca.org/about

 

Would you like to get involved with Homeless Person’s Memorial Day? The National Coalition for the Homeless provides ideas for advocacy and action. You can learn more by visiting their website: https://nationalhomeless.org/homeless-persons-memorial-day/

 

What is PFLAG? Learn more about this organization here:

https://pflag.org/

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