Bishop Eaton Issues Video Message About IRS Ruling

CHICAGO (March 31, 2025) — ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a video message for Transgender Day of Visibility. In the video, Eaton speaks out against the inhumane actions by legislatures and executive orders while also speaking directly to the transgender and nonbinary community.

“God created you in God's image and loves and cares for you exactly as you are. ... You deserve to be safe in our communities. Bullying and discrimination have no place in the body of Christ,” Eaton said.

Watch the video on the ELCA YouTube channel.

The ELCA’s commitment to civil and human rights can be found in our resources for the LGBTQIA+ community at ELCA.org/lgbtq.

Another way to learn more about the church's commitment can be found at reconcilingworks.org, an independent Lutheran organization.