LGBTQIA+ Affirmation & Advocacy
As a church with a living, daring confidence in God's grace, we embrace you in our faith as a whole person—questions, complexities and all. We are called to be trustworthy in our human sexuality, to build social institutions and practices where trust and trustworthy relationships can thrive.
God is absolutely trustworthy and faithful. We ground our teaching on human sexuality in the biblical witness of God’s creation, with human behavior and social structures considered in relation to how they foster trust, commitment and protection for the flourishing and well-being of all people.
The ELCA provides guidance on key matters, such as marriage, family, same-gender relationships, protection of children and youth, sexuality and the self, sexual intimacy and cohabitation, as well as issues of sexuality in the public square, the workplace and within the church.
ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation
Supporting LGBTQIA+ People and Families
All of God’s Children are Valued
Committed to Expanding Support
Resources for LGBTQIA+ Life in the Church
The ELCA values and encourages diverse voices and from articles authored by LGBTQIA+ church leaders to supporting same-sex couples, its ministries affirm people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
ELCA’s Lutheran Living offers affirming articles from church leaders and stories about church ministries.
A four-part series that supports congregations as they minister to and with same-sex couples and their families.
A marriage service supplement that offers inclusive language for all couples who seek to be married within this church.
A collection of workshops to equip congregations to welcome LGBTQ pastors into the call process
