Topics

Hunger and Poverty
Through human decisions and actions, God is at work in economic life.

The Environment
We pray, therefore, for the creativity and dedication to live more gently with the earth.

Health and Wellness
Health care and healing are concrete manifestations of God’s ongoing care for and redemption of all creation.

Race, Ethnicity and Culture
Cultural differences still matter, but they can be seen for what God intends — blessings rather than means of enslavement.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as a church in society through its members, various ministry sites and organizations addresses social concerns as a witness to God’s just and loving purpose for all of creation. These pages provide links on social topics that foster learning, provide resources and encourage action.

Our witness is a response to God's faithful love received in Word and Sacraments. The bread and the wine, the body and blood of Christ, are a sacrament of love. As love and support are given you, you in turn must render love and support to Christ in his needy ones. You must feel with sorrow all the dishonor done to Christ in his holy Word, all the misery of Christendom, all the unjust suffering of the innocent, with which the world is everywhere filled to overflowing. You must fight, work, pray, and — if you cannot do more — have heartfelt sympathy.

- Church in Society: A Lutheran Perspective