Justice

God loves unconditionally. And so should God's people.

Justice is love applied to many neighbors. It means more than acting out of a sense of charity, or making a donation or volunteering our time.

"Doing justice" means addressing inequities in political, economic and social systems. It works to restore relations among people and with the earth to the way God intended them to be. It means challenging ourselves to step outside our comfort zones.

Through programs, ministries, and in our daily lives, we are dedicated to understanding God’s work for justice in the world. We advocate dignity and justice for all people and stand with people in poverty and who are powerless. We lift our voice with forces for good and participate in activities that relieve misery and result in peace and reconciliation in local communities and among nations.

Learn how the ELCA actively strives for justice:

 

Advocacy
Lend your voice – loud and strong – to stand with the poor and powerless. Help make the world a better, more just and peaceful place. Learn about our Advocacy efforts.

 

Justice for Women
Eradicating sexism and gender inequality in our church, communities, and society at large is at the heart of the ELCA’s Justice for Women program.

 

Congregation-Based Organizing
How can you get involved in the ELCA’s quest for justice in your local congregation and community? Find resources in Congregation-based Organizing.

 

Peace Not Walls
This program focuses on the quest to learn, pray, and act for peace in the Holy Land, promoting a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Visit Peace Not Walls.