Social StatementsAs a public church, we are called to address significant social issues that affect the common good. We seek to bring God’s justice not only in the world but also in the church. The social statements of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are social policy documents, adopted by the churchwide assembly in accordance with our policies and procedures.Abortion (1991)Church in Society (1991)Death Penalty (1991)Economic Life (1999) Education (2007) Environment (1993)Heath and Health Care (2003)Peace (1995)Race, Ethnicity & Culture (1993)
MessagesMessages, which are adopted by the ELCA Church Council, are built on the social policy of the church (including social statements), draw attention to current social issues and encourage action.
AIDS (1988)Changing Europe (1990)Commercial Sexual Exploitation (2001)Community Violence (1994)End of Life Decisions (1992)Homelessness (1990)Immigration (1998)Israeli/Palestinian Conflict (1989)Sexuality (1996)Suicide Prevention (1999)Terrorism (2004)Projects that are in processHuman SexualityGeneticsCriminal Justice
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