We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person โ questions, complexities and all. A social statement is a teaching and policy document that assists us in thinking about and discussing social issues in the context of faith and society. This statement was adopted in and provides guidance on matters like marriage, family and same-gender relationships. This marriage service supplement offers inclusive language for all couples who seek to be married within this church.
This four-part conversation series supports congregations as they minister to and with same-sex couples and their families. This church loves you and supports you. In recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton calls on the church to recognize and affirm the humanity of our transgender and nonbinary siblings and faithfully advocate for their dignity.
Interested in learning more? ReconcilingWorks offers educational resources for Lutheran congregations. About the ELCA. God, Faith, Christianity. Annual Congregation Report. Directors for Evangelical Mission. Conference of Bishops. Office of the Presiding Bishop. Employee Benefits. Scriptures, Creeds, Confessions. Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations. Full Communion Partners. Journal of Lutheran Ethics. Social Messages. Our Work. Mission Builders. Book of Faith. Become a Leader.
Candidacy Leadership Development. How We Work. Publicly Engaged Church. Impact Church Ministry. This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here. ELCA social statement on human sexuality. We are a church that values and encourages diverse voices and lively dialogue. Bishop Statement on Anti-Trans Legislation.
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