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A Proposed Social Statement on Genetics

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is preparing a social statement that addresses issues in genetics and biotechnology which was authorized by the 2005 Churchwide Assembly. The 2011 Churchwide Assembly, it is anticipated, will consider the proposed social statement.

This is the place to learn about its development and to find resources for thinking about the issues. Remain informed about the work of the task force by regular visits to this Web site.

How to get involved
Listening posts to hear the concerns of ELCA members are in the planning for the near future. You can see a listing of listening posts in which you are invited to participate.

Related Documents & Information

• 2007 ELCA Consultation on Genetics
• Genetics: Where Do We Stand as Christians
• Human Cloning: Papers from a Church Consultation
• Genetic Testing & Screening:
• Genetically Modified Organisms in the Food Supply ELCA social policy resolution)

About the task force 

• Task Force Members A listing of members on the  ELCA Task Force on Genetics
• Taskforce Timeline  Keep current with the task force time on genetics.
• Listening Posts on Genetics  Keep current with these events.
• Task force meeting reports  Find reports from past meetings.