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Social Statements of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Social statements are major documents, adopted by the ELCA Churchwide Assembly, addressing significant social issues. Since 1991 the ELCA has adopted seven social statements. You can read and download these social statements by clicking on the links.

Abortion
Adopted in 1991 at the second biennial Churchwide Assembly

Caring for Creation
Adopted in 1993 at the third biennial Churchwide Assembly

Caring for Health
Adopted in 2004 at the eighth biennial Churchwide Assembly

The Church in Society
Adopted in 1991 at the second biennial Churchwide Assembly

The Death Penalty
Adopted in 1991 at the second biennial Churchwide Assembly

For Peace in God’s World
Adopted in 1995 at the fourth biennial Churchwide Assembly

Freed in Christ: Race, Ethnicity and Culture
Adopted in 1993 at the third biennial Churchwide Assembly

Sufficient, Sustainable Livelihood for All
Adopted in 1999 at the sixth biennial Churchwide Assembly

For more information about social statements, please refer to the following Web page:

• Social Statements and Messages of the ELCA