Issues

How the ELCA determines what it should advocate

On the basis of ELCA social statements and social policy resolutions. Social statements are major documents on social issues adopted by at least a two-thirds majority of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Social policy resolutions address specific topics, are based upon and consistent with social statements, and may be adopted by either the Churchwide Assembly or the ELCA Church Council.

“Social statements establish policy for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s work in the areas of advocacy and corporate social responsibility (ELCA 11.21.i.j., and m.; 16.11.E91.i., and j.), enabling, limiting, and directing these activities.”  (“Policies and Procedures of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for Addressing Social Concerns, p.13). Social policy resolutions serve the same function.

International Public Policy for the New Administration

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