The ELCA social statement Caring for Creation: Vision, Hope, and Justice recently celebrated its 10th year since being adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in 1993.  To learn more about the ways in which the ELCA does advocacy, and its relationship to the social statements of the church, explore "how and why the ELCA does advocacy" on this site.

Environmental education and advocacy is part of the justice-seeking ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The principles of participation, solidarity, sufficiency and sustainability guide our work as we strive to serve the common good.

• Subscribe to "Living Earth," ELCA Lenten Reflection E-mail Series
  This 40-day ELCA Lenten reflection series will offer a holistic approach to how we live as earthly companions, combining God’s caring relationship with creation to our journey in the physical universe. Subscribe today!
  (01.17.08)
   
• Global Warming Issue Brief Available in "Called To Be a Public Church: 2008 ELCA Voting and Civic Participation Guide"
  NOVEMBER 6, 2007
  ELCA WASHINGTON OFFICE
   
• Presiding Bishop Talks about Environment at Churchwide Assembly
   

  • During his report to the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly on Aug. 8, the Rev. Mark S. Hanson spoke about a Farm Bill "that bridges the needs of U.S. Farmers, as well as farmers in other countries, the needs of rural communities as well as those that are hungry, and the stewardship of creation."
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  • During his report to the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly on Aug. 8, the Rev. Mark S. Hanson urged, "We need to speak the truth about what our consumptive living is doing to an environment that is now on the verge of ecocide - self-destruction."
    Listen (MP3 - 1.4 Mb)
    (08.09.07)

• Statement of the Religious Working Group on Water
  (08.09.07)
   
• Farm Bill Resources Available
  JUNE 5, 2007
  ELCA WASHINGTON OFFICE
   
• When Traveling, Bring Your Own (Reusable) Bottle!
  JUNE 5, 2007
  ELCA WASHINGTON OFFICE
  ELCA CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
   
• ELCA Presiding Bishop Calls for Action and Advocacy on Global Warming
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  APRIL 13, 2007
   
• ELCA college presidents sign 'Presidents Climate Commitment'
  FEBRUARY 20, 2007
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• Environmental Education Resources
   
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