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The ELCA’s story is both ancient and timely. It’s a story of a powerful and patient God who has boundless love for all people of the world. It’s a story that brings deep meaning, comfort and strength to a growing community of people who live in modern, often unsettling times. Learn more about our beliefs—and become a part of this faith story.

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The 2011 ELCA Churchwide Assembly voted to support immigration reform and the DREAM Act.

Welcoming newcomers

In Nov. 1 letters to U.S. President Barack Obama and Congress, ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson called for comprehensive immigration reform and support for the DREAM Act, legislation that would create a path for citizenship to high school graduates.

Hanson urged the president and Congress to explore compassionate policy reforms that advance the common good.
 
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ELCA social statements are teaching documents that assist members in thinking about social issues.

Being good stewards

In a time of continued economic insecurity, the ELCA is committed to seeking a sufficient, sustainable livelihood for all.

Read the ELCA's social statement about economic life and learn more about the many ways in which we're called to work together for economic justice.

Economic Life  |  ELCA Social Statements

Standing together, we're known as a church that rolls up its sleeves and solves problems.

The world is calling us together.

We are woven together, members and congregations of the ELCA. Our many stories are part of a larger story, one of generosity and faith. Small towns, large suburbs, congregations young and old are joined together to do God's work with their hands.Watch video

Watch this video to learn how mission support is a way to share together God's boundless love with the world.

Members of the ELCA and African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church have been meeting in bilateral discourse since 2006.

Historic Summit

Members of the ELCA and African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church will gather for a covenant worship service Sept. 16 and daylong summit Sept. 17 to celebrate and explore how congregations of both denominations can engage in ministry together.

The relationship between both denominations may be the first time in U.S. history where a historically White church and historically Black church have agreed to cooperative ministry.

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Statements of Belief

The Bible

New or Returning to Church? Statements of Faith The Bible
Get the basics on Christianity, Lutheran traditions and an overview on how we live our faith. Learn how we express faith together through shared creeds and the ELCA's Confession of Faith.

Learn how these ancient texts have continued relevance for Lutherans today and find tools for understanding in The Bible.


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