Social Statements of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
As 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) pdf |
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Aborto (1991) pdf |
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| Church in Society (1991) pdf |
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Iglesia en la Sociedad (1991) pdf |
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| Death Penalty (1991) pdf |
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Pena de Muerta (1991) pdf |
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| Economic Life (1999) pdf |
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Vida Economica (1999) pdf |
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| Education (2007) pdf |
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Educación (2007) pdf |
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| Environment (1993) pdf |
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Medio ambiente (1993) pdf |
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| Genetics (2011) pdf |
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| Health and Healthcare (2003) pdf |
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Salud y asistencia sanitaria (2003) pdf |
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| Peace (1995) pdf |
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Por la paz (1995) pdf |
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| Race, Ethnicity, and Culture (1993) pdf |
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Raza, Etnicidad y Cultura (1993) pdf |
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| Sexuality (2009) pdf |
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La sexualidad humana (2009) |
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Social Messages of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Messages, 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) pdf |
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El SIDA (1988) pdf |
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| Changing Europe (1990) pdf |
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| Commercial Sexual Exploitation (2001) pdf |
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Explotaćion Sexual (2001) pdf |
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| Community Violence (1994) pdf |
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Violencia Comunidad (1994) pdf |
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| End of Life Decisions (1992) pdf |
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Final de la Vida (1992) pdf |
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| Homelessness (1990) pdf |
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Gente sin Vivienda (1990) pdf |
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| Immigration (1998) pdf |
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Inmigración (1998) pdf |
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| Israeli/Palestinian Conflict (1989) pdf |
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| People Living with Disabilities (2010) pdf |
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| Sexuality (1996) pdf |
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La Sexualidad (1996) pdf |
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| Suicide Prevention (1999) pdf |
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Suicido (1999) pdf |
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| Terrorism (2004) pdf |
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Terrorismo (2004) pdf |
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Projects that are in process
Faithful participation in society is integral and vital to the mission of the ELCA. As individual members and as a corporate body this church lives out the Christian faith in encounter with the concerns that shape life in God’s creation. Social statements, messages, social policy resolutions and studies of social issues are important means by which this church carries out its participation in society. |
| Criminal Justice |
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Justice for Women |
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Invitation to a Conversation
The ELCA Church Council has invited ELCA members and congregations to a sustained conversation on race. We invite you to use A Guide to Leading Conversations on Race, Ethnicity, and Culture  (41 pages) in your congregation as you host these conversations. It is a guide to thinking together about the ELCA's social statement, "Freed in Christ: Race, Ethnicity, and Culture." |