ELCA social statements can be downloaded in English or Spanish. Click the “download” link. For print version, click on the “order” link.
Social Statement Brochure (June)
Social Statement Brochure (June)
DownloadAbortion
The ELCA social statement on abortion was adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 1991.
Abortion (Spanish)
La traducción al español de la declaración social de la ELCA sobre el aborto.
Church in Society
The foundational ELCA social statement, adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 1991.
Church in Society (Spanish)
La traducción al español de la declaración social de la ELCA sobre la iglesia en la sociedad.
Criminal Justice
The ELCA Social Statement on criminal justice was adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 2013.
Criminal Justice (Spanish)
La traducción al español de la declaración social de la ELCA sobre justicia penal.
Death Penalty
The ELCA social statement on the Death Penalty was adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 1991.
Death Penalty (Spanish)
La traducción al español de la declaración social de la ELCA sobre la pena de muerte.
Economic Life
Sufficient, Sustainable Livelihood for All is the ELCA social statement adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 1999.
Economic Life (Spanish)
La traducción al español de la declaración social de la ELCA sobre la vida económica.
Education
The ELCA social statement Our Calling in Education was adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 2007.
Education (Spanish)
La traducción al español de la declaración social de la ELCA sobre la educación.
Environment
Caring for Creation: Vision, Hope, and Justice is the ELCA Social Statement adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 1993.
Environment (Spanish)
La traducción al español de la declaración social de la ELCA sobre el medio ambiente.
Genetics
The ELCA social statement on human genetics was adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 2011.
Health
Caring for Health: Our Shared Endeavor is the ELCA social statement adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 2003.
Health (Spanish)
La traducción al español de la declaración social de la ELCA sobre la salud.
Human Sexuality
The ELCA social statement on human sexuality was adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 2009.
Human Sexuality (Spanish)
La traducción al español de la declaración social de la ELCA sobre la sexualidad humana.
Peace
For Peace in God's World is the ELCA social statement adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 1995.
Peace (Spanish)
La traducción al español de la declaración social de la ELCA sobre la paz.
Race, Ethnicity and Culture
The ELCA social statement on race, ethnicity, and culture was adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 1993.
Race, Ethnicity and Culture (Spanish)
La traducción al español de la declaración social de la ELCA sobre la raza, la etnicidad y la cultura.
Sexism
Faith, Sexism, and Justice is the ELCA social statement adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 2019.
Sexism (Spanish)
La traducción al español de la declaración social de la ELCA sobre el sexismo.
ELCA social messages can be downloaded in English or Spanish (most). Click the “download” link. Most are available in print. Use the “order” link.
AIDS
The ELCA social message on AIDS was adopted by the Church Council in 1988.
AIDS (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre el SIDA.
Commercial Sexual Exploitation
The ELCA social message on commercial sexual exploitation was adopted by the Church Council in 2001.
Commercial Sexual Exploitation (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre la explotación sexual comercial.
Commercial Sexual Exploitation (Spanish)
DownloadCommunity Violence
The ELCA social message on community violence was adopted by the Church Council in 1994.
Community Violence (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre la violencia en la comunidad.
End-of-Life Decisions
The ELCA social message on end-of-life decisions was adopted by the Church Council in 1992.
End-of-Life Decisions (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre las decisiones al final de la vida.
Gender-Based Violence
The social messaeg on gender-based violence, adopted by the ELCA Church Council in 2015.
Gender-Based Violence (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre la violencia de género.
Gender-Based Violence Foundational Documentation
Futher materials supporting the Gender-Based Violence Social Message.
Gender-Based Violence Foundational Documentation
DownloadGender-Based Violence Foundational Documentation (Spanish)
La traducción al español de los materiales adicionales de apoyo al mensaje social sobre la violencia de género.
Gender-Based Violence Foundational Documentation (Spanish)
DownloadGovernment and Civic Engagement
The social message on government and civic engagement was adopted by the ELCA Church Council in June 2020.
Government and Civic Engagement (Spanish)
El Consejo de la Iglesia de la ELCA adoptó el mensaje social sobre el gobierno y la participación cívica en junio de 2020.
Government and Civic Engagement (Spanish)
DownloadHomelessness
The ELCA social message on homelessness was adopted by the Church Council in 1990.
Homelessness (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre las personas sin hogar.
Human Rights
The ELCA social message on human rights.
Human Rights (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre los derechos humanos.
Immigration
The ELCA social message on immigration was adopted by the Church Council in 1998.
Immigration (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre la inmigración.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The ELCA social message on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was adopted by the Church Council in 1989.
Mental Illness
The ELCA social message on mental illness was adopted by the Church Council in 2011.
Mental Illness (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre las enfermedades mentales.
People with Disabilities
The ELCA social message on people living with disabilities was adopted by the Church Council in 2010.
People with Disabilities (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre las personas con discapacidad.
People with Disabilities (Spanish)
DownloadSexuality
The ELCA social message "Sexuality: Some Common Convictions" was adopted by the Church Council in 1996.
Sexuality (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre la sexualidad (1996).
Suicide Prevention
The ELCA social message on suicide prevention was adopted by the Church Council in 1999.
Suicide Prevention (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre la prevención del suicidio.
Terrorism
The ELCA social message on terrorism was adopted by the Church Council in 2004.
Terrorism (Spanish)
La traducción al español del mensaje social de la ELCA sobre el terrorismo.
Arranged alphabetically are all ELCA social policy resolutions. For more information hover over the icon or click on “download” link.
1992: Year of Remembrance, Repentance, and Renewal
1992: Year of Remembrance, Repentance, and Renewal
DownloadAccessibility Sunday SPR01
Advocate For and Protect Black Migrants SPR22
Advocate For and Protect Black Migrants SPR22
DownloadAdvocating D.C. Statehood and Listening to Calls For Self-Determination SPR22
Advocating D.C. Statehood and Listening to Calls For Self-Determination SPR22
DownloadAdvocating for Child Nutrition SPR16
Advocating for Child Nutrition SPR16
DownloadAffirming Global HR Re Sexua Orientation SPR2016
Affirming Global HR Re Sexua Orientation SPR2016
DownloadAlleviating Suffering in Ethiopia SPR19
Alleviating Suffering in Ethiopia SPR19
DownloadAmerican Indian Alaskan SPR97
Asylum Seekers Refugees SPR01
Attention to Creation Care SPR16
Attention to Creation Care SPR16
DownloadBecoming Sanctuary Denomination SPR16
Becoming Sanctuary Denomination SPR16
DownloadBoycott South Carolina SPR99
Braille Tape Ministry SPR01
Bullying, Harassment, and Related Violence SPR11
Bullying, Harassment, and Related Violence SPR11
DownloadCaring for Creation SPR04
Caring for Creation SPR05
Church Jordan Palestine SPR01
Clean Renewable Energy SPR16
Combating the Addiction Crisis SPR22
Combating the Addiction Crisis SPR22
DownloadCommending 2018 ELCA Civic & Political Rights Screen SPR19
Commending 2018 ELCA Civic & Political Rights Screen SPR19
DownloadCommercial Sexual Exploitation SPR01
Commercial Sexual Exploitation SPR01
DownloadComprehensive Immigration Reform SPR09
Comprehensive Immigration Reform SPR09
DownloadCondemnation of White Supremacy and Racist Rhetoric SPR19
Condemnation of White Supremacy and Racist Rhetoric SPR19
DownloadConfronting Culture of Violence in U.S. SPR13
Confronting Culture of Violence in U.S. SPR13
DownloadDC Congressional Voting SPR01
Decade of Nonviolence SPR99
Declaring ELCA a Sanctuary Church Body and Call for Guidance SPR19
Declaring ELCA a Sanctuary Church Body and Call for Guidance SPR19
DownloadDiscernment on U.S. Foreign and Military Policy SPR16
Discernment on U.S. Foreign and Military Policy SPR16
DownloadDivestment of Russian Investments SPR22
Divestment of Russian Investments SPR22
DownloadDonating Organs and Blood SPR04
Economic Sanctions Iraq SPR01
ELCA Malaria Campaign SPR11
Eliminating Nuclear Weapons SPR22
Eliminating Nuclear Weapons SPR22
DownloadEstablishing June 17th as Emanuel 9 Commemoration and Day of Repentance SPR19
Establishing June 17th as Emanuel 9 Commemoration and Day of Repentance SPR19
DownloadEnding World Hunger SPR05
Endorsement of the Earth Charter SPR19
Endorsement of the Earth Charter SPR19
DownloadEngagement Israel Palestine SPR09
Engagement Israel Palestine SPR09
DownloadEnvironmental Concerns SPR89
Faith Science Ministry SPR03
For Peace in Holy Land SPR16
Fossil Fuel Reduction (Spring 2013)
Fossil Fuel Reduction (Spring 2013)
DownloadGender Identity Discrimination (Spring 2013)
Gender Identity Discrimination (Spring 2013)
DownloadGun Violence Prevention SPR16
Haiti Solidarity Week SPR03
Harassment Sexual Orientation SPR93
Harassment Sexual Orientation SPR93
DownloadHIV and AIDS Education SPR05
Housing Homelessness SPR89
Human Trafficking Prayer SPR16
Hydraulic Fracturing SPR'13
Immigrants Refugees Asylum SPR03
Immigrants Refugees Asylum SPR03
DownloadImmigration Detention SPR13
Immigration Reform SPR09 SPN
Immigration Reform Social Policy Resolution 2009 in Spanish.
Independent Sports Leagues SPR99
Independent Sports Leagues SPR99
DownloadInternational Year for People of African Descent SPR11
International Year for People of African Descent SPR11
DownloadIsrael and Palestine SPR05
Israel Occupied Territories SPR89
Israel Occupied Territories SPR89
DownloadIsraeli Palestinian Relations SPR01
Israeli Palestinian Relations SPR01
DownloadJubilee 2000 Campaign SPR99
Justice for Holy Land Through Responsible Investment SPR16
Justice for Holy Land Through Responsible Investment SPR16
DownloadLate Term Abortions SPR01
Legal Gambling Sponsorship SPR07
Legal Gambling Sponsorship SPR07
DownloadLiberia, Madagascar and Zimbabwe SPR02
Liberia, Madagascar and Zimbabwe SPR02
DownloadListening to All Voices in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict SPR19
Listening to All Voices in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict SPR19
DownloadLutheran Disaster Response SPR09
Lutheran Disaster Response SPR09
DownloadLutheran Malaria Initiative SPR09
Lutheran Malaria Initiative SPR09
DownloadMedicare Health Care SPR04
Middle East Resolutions SPR00
Military Action Vieques SPR03
Military Expenditures SPR99
Ministry Deaf Community SPR91
Moratorium Death Penalty SPR02
My Muslim Neighbor: Countering Islamophobia and Encouraging Dialogue SPR16
My Muslim Neighbor: Countering Islamophobia and Encouraging Dialogue SPR16
DownloadNational School Violence SPR06
Native Heritage Month SPR12
Older Adult Ministry SPR01
Older Adult Ministry SPR99
Opposing Inhumane Treatment of Refugees and Migrants SPR19
Opposing Inhumane Treatment of Refugees and Migrants SPR19
DownloadOpposing Legislation Penalizing BDS SPR22
Opposing Legislation Penalizing BDS SPR22
DownloadOppositon to War in Iraq SPR05
Ordination of Gay and Lesbian People SPR01
Ordination of Gay and Lesbian People SPR01
DownloadPalestine Support Church SPR02
Palestinian Wall Response SPR04
Peace in the Holy Land SPR03
Peacemaking with Justice in Israel and Palestine SPR13
Peacemaking with Justice in Israel and Palestine SPR13
DownloadPersecution of Christians SPR99
Photovoltaics for Phebe SPR16
Political Speech Protection SPR02
Political Speech Protection SPR02
DownloadPromoting Positive Change for Palestine SPR11
Promoting Positive Change for Palestine SPR11
DownloadProtecting the Civil Rights of Palestinian Children SPR19
Protecting the Civil Rights of Palestinian Children SPR19
DownloadReaffirm ELCA Positions on Social Violence and Guns SPR22
Reaffirm ELCA Positions on Social Violence and Guns SPR22
DownloadReaffirm LGBTQIA+ Welcome and Pastoral Care SPR22
Reaffirm LGBTQIA+ Welcome and Pastoral Care SPR22
DownloadRecommitments toward Compassionate Immigration Policies SPR19
Recommitments toward Compassionate Immigration Policies SPR19
DownloadReducing Our Greenhouse Gas Emissions SPR22
Reducing Our Greenhouse Gas Emissions SPR22
DownloadRefugees Seekers Immigrants SPR05
Refugees Seekers Immigrants SPR05
DownloadRelease and Restore Palestinian Humanitarian Aid SPR19
Release and Restore Palestinian Humanitarian Aid SPR19
DownloadReligious Persecution SPR97
Remembrance of Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Genocide SPR22
Remembrance of Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Genocide SPR22
DownloadRenew Assault Weapons Ban and Fund Research SPR19
Renew Assault Weapons Ban and Fund Research SPR19
DownloadRenewed Action Regarding Racism Toward Lutherans of African Descent SPR16
Renewed Action Regarding Racism Toward Lutherans of African Descent SPR16
DownloadRepudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery SPR16
ELCA social policy resolution as adopted by Churchwide Assembly 2016
Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery SPR16
DownloadResolution on Jerusalem SPR96
Roe V. Wade's Overturn and Pastoral Care SPR22
Roe V. Wade's Overturn and Pastoral Care SPR22
DownloadRural Economic Crisis SPR99
Safe Haven Children SPR99
School Voucher Proposals SPR01
Separation Wall Palestine SPR05
Sexuality Church Recommendations SPR05
Sexuality Church Recommendations SPR05
DownloadSexuality Pastoral Recommendations SPR05
Sexuality Pastoral Recommendations SPR05
DownloadSuicide Prevention Research SPR16
Suicide Prevention Research SPR16
DownloadSupport Haitian People SPR01
Support Lutheran Palestine SPR03
Support Lutheran Palestine SPR03
DownloadSupport Persecuted Churches SPR03
Support Persecuted Churches SPR03
DownloadSupport Puerto Rico SPR01
Support Urgent Call SPR03
Supporting ELCA Land Back Efforts and Indigenous Ministries SPR22
Supporting ELCA Land Back Efforts and Indigenous Ministries SPR22
DownloadSupporting Military Personnel, Veterans, and Families SPR16
Supporting Military Personnel, Veterans, and Families SPR16
DownloadSupporting the Vocations of Agriculture SPR11
Supporting the Vocations of Agriculture SPR11
DownloadTemporary Assistance Families SPR01
Temporary Assistance Families SPR01
DownloadToward a Responsible Energy Future SPR16
Toward a Responsible Energy Future SPR16
DownloadUniting American Families Act (SPR13)
Uniting American Families Act (SPR13)
DownloadUS Navy Puerto Rico SPR99
Violence Against Women SPR95
Voting Rights to All Citizens SPR13
Voting Rights to All Citizens SPR13
DownloadWall Palestinian Territories SPR04
Wall Palestinian Territories SPR04
DownloadWelcoming Advocating Refugees SPR16
Welcoming Advocating Refugees SPR16
DownloadWorking Against Racism SPR03
World Hunger Report SPR01
Below are a list of study and interpretive resources. Click on “download” to see a pdf. If a print version is available, there also is an “order” link.
A Path Appears Discussion Guide
Abortion Introduction
An introduction to the ELCA social statement on abortion.
Abortion Study Guide
A study guide to the ELCA social statement on Abortion.
Abortion Summary
A summary of key points in the ELCA social statement on abortion.
Church in Society Introduction
An introduction to the ELCA social statement Church in Society: A Lutheran Perspective.
Church in Society Summary
A summary of key points in Church in Society: A Lutheran Perspective.
Criminal Justice Summary
A summary of the ELCA social statement on criminal justice.
Criminal Justice Study Guide
Use this study guide to explore criminal justice and the church.
Criminal Justice Interactive Study Guide
Use this five session study guide to lead exploration of criminal justice and the church.
Criminal Justice Interactive Study Guide
DownloadDealth Penalty Introduction
An introduction to the ELCA social statement on the death penalty.
Death Penalty Study Guide
A study guide to the ELCA social statement on the death penalty.
Death Penalty Summary
A summary of key points in the ELCA social statement on the death penalty.
Economic Life Introduction
An introduction to the ELCA social statement on economic life.
Economic Life Study Guide
A study guide to the ELCA social statement on economic life.
Education Introduction
An introduction to the ELCA social statement Our Calling in Education.
Education Summary
A summary of key points in of the ELCA social statement Our Calling in Education.
Environment Introduction
An introduction to the ELCA social statement on caring for creation.
FAQs about the Social Message on Gender Violence
Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre El Mensaje Social De La Violencia De Genero
(Frequently Asked Questions About The Social Message of gender violence)
FAQs about the Social Message on Gender Violence
DownloadEnvironment Study Guide
A study guide to the ELCA social statement on caring for creation.
Environment Summary
A summary of the ELCA social statement on caring for creation.
Genetics Christians
A study guide to the ELCA social statement on human genetics.
Genetics Faith Study
A study of the ELCA social statement on human genetics.
Genetics Summary
A summary of keys points in the ELCA social statement on human genetics.
Half the Sky Guide
Discuss the book and film Half the Sky with this exploratory guide.
Health Introduction
An introduction to the ELCA social statement on health and healthcare.
Health Study Guide
A study guide to the ELCA social statement on health and healthcare.
Health Summary
A summary of key points in the ELCA social statement on health and healthcare.
Human Cloning
An additional resource to the ELCA social statement on human genetics.
Journey Together Faithfully Part 1
Journey Together Faithfully Part 1
DownloadJourney Together Faithfully Part 2
Journey Together Faithfully Part 2
DownloadJourney Together Faithfully Part 2 Background Essay
Background essay on biblical texts for Journey Together Faithfully Part 2.
Journey Together Faithfully Part 2 Background Essay
DownloadJourney Together Faithfully Part 3
"Free in Christ to Serve the Neighbor: Lutherans Talk about Human Sexuality" was the 3rd study (2006) provided by the ELCA Task Force on Sexuality Studies.
Living the Faith
“Living the Faith” is a study that explores the character of Lutheran ethics and how Lutherans approach moral questions.
Lutheran Youth Sexuality
The youth version of "Free in Christ to Serve the Neighbor: Lutherans Talk about Human Sexuality" (2007) provided by the ELCA Task Force on Human Sexuality Studies.
Miss Rep Guide
The ELCA Women and Justice Task Force study guide on the portrayal of women in media and politics.
Peace Introduction
An introduction to the ELCA social statement For Peace in God’s World.
Peace Study Guide
A study guide to the ELCA social statement For Peace in God’s World.
Policies and Procedures
This policy document sets forth how the ELCA addresses social concerns and outlines the protocol for developing social teaching and policy documents.
Race Introduction
An introduction to the ELCA social statement on race, ethnicity, and culture.
Race Study Guide
A study guide to the ELCA social statement on race, ethnicity, and culture.
Sexuality Introduction
An introduction to the ELCA social statement on human sexuality.
Sexuality Summary
A summary of key points in the ELCA social statement on human sexuality.
Talking Together Cultural
An ELCA “field guide” designed to help congregations cultivate open dialogue about culturally-sensitive issues across cultural and ethinic differences.
Talking Together Social
This ELCA resource offers a guide for congregations in addressing tough social issues.
What Do Lutherans Say About Gender Justice - Discussion Guide
What Do Lutherans Say About Gender Justice - Discussion Guide
DownloadArranged alphabetically here are historical documents of ELCA predecessor bodies. For more information hover over the icon or click on the “download” link.
African Development Foundation SPR95
African Development Foundation SPR95
DownloadALC Abortion
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on the topic of abortion.
ALC Abortion Series
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church that contains a series of statements that express the church's stance on abortion.
ALC American Indian
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church addressing the historic divisions between the American people and Native Americans.
ALC Amnesty in Perspective
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on the issue of amnesty for resisters of the Vietnam War.
ALC Apartheid
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church denouncing the culture of apartheid in South Africa and Namibia.
ALC Appointed Once to Die
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on Life and Death.
ALC Chemical Comforters and Drug Dependency
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church regarding drug use and drug abuse. Published April, 1972.
ALC Chemical Comforters and Drug Dependency
DownloadALC Church and Government
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church about the relationship between the church and the government.
ALC Church and State
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church about the relationship between the church and the state.
ALC Combatting Inflation
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on the topic of inflation from 1974.
ALC Death and Dying (1977)
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on the topic of Death and Dying from 1977.
ALC Disability Within the Family of God
A historic document from the American Lutheran Church concerning a "theology of access." Published 1980.
ALC Disability Within the Family of God
DownloadALC Education
From 1974, this historical document of the American Lutheran Church addresses the role of education in American society from a Lutheran perspective.
ALC Environmental Crisis
An early historical document of the American Lutheran Church about the ecological crisis facing the world.
ALC Equality of Opportunity
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church advocating for an "equality of opportunity" for all people in America.
ALC Families and Violence
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on the topic of the church's role in curbing domestic abuse.
ALC Gambling
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church about legalized gambling in American society.
ALC Health Life and Death: A Christian Perspective
This is a historic document from the American Lutheran Church regarding Christian perspectives on ethical treatment of end of life issues. Published July 1977.
ALC Health Life and Death: A Christian Perspective
DownloadALC Human Law
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on the issue of civil law and Christian's individual conscience from a Lutheran perspective.
ALC Human Rights Namibia
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on Human Rights in Namibia from 1980.
ALC Human Sexuality
From 1980, this historical document of the American Lutheran Church covers a wide range of issues pertaining to human sexuality.
ALC Human Values
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church affirming a wide range of "human values" in American society from 1972.
ALC Intercultural Communities Ministry
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church expressing support for racial integration in Lutheran congregations from 1964.
ALC Intercultural Communities Ministry
DownloadALC Interracial Marriage
From 1968, this historical document of the American Lutheran Church supports interracial marriage in America.
ALC Mandate for Peacemaking
In the midst of the Cold War, this historical document of the American Lutheran Church affirms that the church has a "mandate for peacemaking."
ALC Manifesto for our Nation's Third Century
A commentary on the "American Dream" in the light of the Gospel.
ALC Manifesto for our Nation's Third Century
DownloadALC Military Involvement SEA
American military involvement in Southeast Asia.
ALC Decision in a Time of National Crisis
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on decisions in a time of national crisis.
ALC Decision in a Time of National Crisis
DownloadALC National Service Reform
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church calling for both national service and selective service reform.
ALC Peace Justice Rights
From 1972, this historical document of the American Lutheran Church expresses support of peace, justice and human rights.
ALC Pornography
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church about pornography in American society.
ALC Private School
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church concerning the use of tax credits for private school tuition payments from 1983.
ALC Racism in Church
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church condemning racism in the church.
ALC Religion in Public School
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on the topic of religion in public schools.
ALC Sent Into the World
This historical document of the American Lutheran Church covers a wide range of social issues and articulates a Christian's response to those issues.
ALC Social Responsibility
This historical document of the American Lutheran Church outlines the "Christian's social responsibility" as a response to God's grace.
ALC Stewardship of Land
From 1982, this is a historical document of the American Lutheran Church advocating for better stewardship of the land that God has given to us.
ALC Sunday Closing Laws
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on Sunday closing laws.
ALC Tax Reform
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on the topic of tax reform from 1970.
ALC Tax Revolt
A historical document on taxes in America from the Lutheran Church in America from 1978.
ALC Taxing
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church about the American tax system and social spending from 1982.
ALC Teachings: Marriage and Divorce
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church conveys the church's teachings on marriage.
ALC Teachings: Marriage and Divorce
DownloadALC Traffic Safety
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on traffic safety.
ALC Unfinished Reformation
From 1980, this historical document of the American Lutheran Church formulates a theological response to the pressing social issues of the day.
ALC Victims of Pornography
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church expressing concern for the victims of the pornographic industry from the year 1985.
ALC Vietnam
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on the Vietnam War.
ALC Violence and Television
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on the issue of the rise of violence in American media.
ALC War, Peace and Freedom
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on the topic of war.
ALC Women and Men
A historical document of the American Lutheran Church on the topic of equality for men and women.
ASLC Dancing
From 1954, a historical document of the Augustana Lutheran Church warning the church's members about dancing.
ASLC Economic Affairs
A historical document of the Augustana Lutheran Church on issues of economic affairs, including condemnation of corruption in American labor unions.
ASLC Gambling
A historical document of the Augustana Lutheran Church on the topic of legalized gambling.
ASLC Human Relations
A historical document of the Augustana Lutheran Church containing the church's position on civil rights issues from 1948, 1956 and 1958.
ASLC International Affairs
A historical document containing a series of statements of the Augustana Lutheran Church on topics of international affairs from 1939 to 1957.
ASLC Lesiure Entertainment
A historical document of the Augustana Lutheran Church that guides its members on matters of leisure and entertainment.
ASLC Marriage and Family
A historical document of the Augustana Lutheran Church containing a series of statements on the topic of marriage and divorce.
ASLC Temperance
From the era of Prohibition, this historical document of the Augustana Lutheran Church condemns the consumption of alcohol.
Central American Refugees SPR89
Changing Europe
The ELCA social message on Europe’s changing economy was adopted by the Church Council in 1990.
Conflict Middle East SPR91
Conscription Conscience SPR91
Domestic Hunger and Poverty SPR91
Domestic Hunger and Poverty SPR91
DownloadUS Mil Aid to El Salvador SPR91
Fair Labor Employment SPR97
Health Human Resources SPR91
LCA Abortion
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America from 1978 on the issue of abortion.
LCA Aging
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America that offers perspectives on aging and on how to minister to the older adult.
LCA Capital Punishment
From 1972, this historical document of the American Lutheran Church expresses disapproval over the Vietnam War.
ALC American Military
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America on the topic of capital punishment.
LCA Church and State
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America covering the proper relationship between the church and the state.
LCA Church's Role in Social Welfare
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America on the church's role in social welfare.
LCA Church's Role in Social Welfare
DownloadLCA Conscientious Objection Military
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America provides the protocol for conscientious objectors.
LCA Conscientious Objection Military
DownloadLCA Conscientious Objection
From 1968, this historical document of the Lutheran Church of America supports the rights of conscientious objectors to the Vietnam War.
LCA Death and Dying
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America on issues of death and dying, including perspectives on euthanasia and withholding treatment.
LCA Death and Dying Addendum
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America offering addendum to its previous statements on aging and the older adult.
LCA Ecology
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America explaining the causes of the ecological crisis and offering "imperatives for action" to solve it.
LCA Economic Justice
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America on a variety of topics pertaining to issues of economic justice.
LCA Human Rights
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America articulating the church's stance on human rights.
LCA Hunger and Poverty
From 1984, this historical document of the Lutheran Church of America on the issue of hunger and poverty in America.
LCA Marriage and Family
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America on marriage and the family.
LCA Minority Ministry
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America calling for more diversity within the church.
LCA Offender Corrections
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America offering the early church's position on criminal justice.
LCA Partnership Church Colleges
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America that articulates a plan for creating a partnership between churches and colleges.
LCA Peace Politics
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America that affirms that "peace is the will of God."
LCA Poverty
A historical document on the issue of poverty from the Lutheran Church in America from 1966.
LCA Prayer and Bible Reading
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America about the practice of prayer and the reading of the Bible in public schools.
LCA Race Relations
A historical document of the LCA on the issue of race relations in America, which includes the church's affirmation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
LCA Religious Liberty
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America on the issue of religious liberty in America.
LCA Sexuality, Marriage and Family
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America that covers issues relating to human sexuality, marriage and the family.
LCA Sexuality, Marriage and Family
DownloadLCA Vietnam
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America on the Vietnam War.
LCA World Community
A historical document of the Lutheran Church of America maintains the interdependence of all peoples and all nations.
LCU InVitro Fertilization
A historical document of the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A on in-vitro fertilization.
LCU Peace War Conscience
A historical document of the Lutheran Council of the U.S.A. on peace, war and conscience.
Ministry Disabled Persons SPR91
PES Artificial Insemination
A chapter from the Procreation Ethics Series, a historical document of the ALC, AELC, and the LCA. This chapter is on "Artificial Insemination."
PES Foreword
The Foreword of the Procreation Ethics Series, a historical document of the ALC, AELC, and the LCA from 1983.
PES Genetic Manipulation
A chapter from the Procreation Ethics Series, a historical document of the ALC, AELC, and LCA. This chapter is on "Genetic Manipulation."
PES Genetic Screening
A chapter from the Procreation Ethics Series, a historical document of the ALC, AELC, and the LCA. This chapter is on "Genetic Screen Counseling."
PES InVitro Fertalilization
A chapter from the Procreation Ethics Series, a historical document of the ALC, AELC, and the LCA. This chapter is on "In-Virto Fertilization."
PES Handicapped Newborns
A chapter from the PES, a historical document of the ALC, AELC, and the LCA. This chapter is on "the Nontreatment of Handicapped Newborns."
PES Prenatal Diagnosis
A chapter from the PES, a historical document of the ALC, AELC, and the LCA. This chapter is on "The Ethics of Prenatal Diagnosis.
PES Suggested Resources
A page from the Procreation Ethics Series, a historical document of the ALC, AELC, and the LCA from 1983. This page offers suggested resources.
PES Surrogate Motherhood
A chapter from the Procreation Ethics Series, a historical document of the ALC, AELC, and the LCA. This chapter is on "Surrogate Motherhood."
Rural Congregations SPR89
Sexual Abuse Harassment SPR91
Human Sexuality & Sexuality
POWs in Southeast Asia SPR89
ULCA After World War I
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America conveying optimism about church and society after World War I.
ULCA After World War II
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America concerning economic affairs and the labor force after World War II.
ULCA Alcohol Education
A historical document from the ULCA calling for more alcohol education and more study on the effects of alcohol on the body.
ULCA Church and State
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America.
ULCA Church in World War II
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America in the midst of World War II.
ULCA Citizenship
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America in the midst of World War II.
ULCA Conscientious Objection
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America with a series of statements concerning conscientious objectors to World War II.
ULCA Cooperation
This historical document from the ULCA calls for cooperation with the United States government in its efforts to conserve food.
ULCA Creative Use Leisure
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America on the proper use of one's leisure time.
ULCA Crime
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America on the proper use of one's leisure time.
ULCA Economic Affairs Great Depression
A historical document from the ULCA containing a series of statements expressing concern for the poor during the Great Depression.
ULCA Economic Affairs Great Depression
DownloadULCA Economic Aid
A historical document from the ULCA in support of international relief for the European nations devastated by World War II.
ULCA Franchise
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America on the importance of voting as a civic duty.
ULCA Gambling
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America against the practice of recreational gambling.
ULCA Human Relations
A historical document from the ULCA containing a series of statements on race relations prior to the civil rights movement in America.
ULCA Indecent Literature
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America about the reading of "indecent literature."
ULCA Keeping the Peace
This historical document from the ULCA contains a series of statements in support of international peace throughout the early 20th century.
ULCA Leisure Entertainment
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America on the topic of leisure and entertainment.
ULCA Marriage and Family
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America containing a series of statements regarding marriage and divorce.
ULCA Motion Pictures
This historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America instructs members of the church to avoid "lewd and immoral" motion pictures.
ULCA Nuclear War
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America on the topic of nuclear weapons.
ULCA Parochial Schools
A historical document from the ULCA calling for the government to stop funding parochial schools, citing the separation of church and state.
ULCA Peace Communist Threat
From 1948, this historical document from the ULCA advocates for peace and dialogue instead of war with Russia, "the communist threat."
ULCA Prohibition
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America affirming "Prohibition" in America.
ULCA Religion and Family
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America on the importance of religion in familial life.
ULCA Shaping Peace
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America that outlines the church's affirmation of world peace after World War II.
ULCA Social Changes
From 1922, this historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America cautions against the social changes that are affecting the family.
ULCA Social Responsibility
A historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America containing a series of statements on the Christian's social responsibility.
ULCA Under Tolitarian Rule
From 1934, this historical document of the ULCA expresses regret over the nationalization of Lutheran churches in Germany.
ULCA Universal Military Training
A historical document from the ULCA that contains a series of statements protesting "Universal Military Training" a.k.a the Selective Service Act.
ULCA Universal Military Training
DownloadULCA Vatican Relations
A historical document of the ULCA containing a series of statements communicating dismay over the Vatican's nationhood.
ULCA World Order
From 1950, this historical document from the United Lutheran Church in America reaffirms that God's plan for world order is peace.
Welcoming G&L People SPR95
Resources for building awareness of ELCA social teaching, available for free for distribution.
One page insert about children
A one page bulletin insert about what the statement Human Sexuality says about children.
One page insert about families
A one page bulletin insert about what the statement Human Sexuality says about families.
One page insert about justice
A one page bulletin insert about what the statement Human Sexuality says about justice.
One page insert about marriage
A one page bulletin insert about what the statement Human Sexuality says about marriage.
One page insert about women
A one page bulletin insert about what the statement Human Sexuality says about women.
One page insert about sexuality social statement
A one page bulletin insert about what the statement Human Sexuality means to the ELCA community.
One page insert about sexuality social statement
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