Selected Conference of Bishops Actions

The Trinitarian Baptismal Formula (CB91.03.17) Blessing of Homosexual Relationships (CB93.10.25) Guidelines for Synods in Relationship with Fraternal Benefit Societies (CB00.10.18) Shared-Time Ministries Workload Definition (CB00.10.22) Development of Pastoral Letters (CB01.03.01) Adopted Partner Synod Program (CB02.03.12) Guidelines for Synods regarding Mission Support (CB04.03.09) Ministry of Word and Sacrament (CB04.03.11) Affirmation of Task Force on Sexuality (CB04.03.12)

Pastoral Letters  (what is a pastoral letter)

Pastoral Letter on War in Iraq, adopted March 2003 Pastoral Letter in Response to September 11th, adopted October 8, 2001 Pastoral Letter on Wealth and Poverty, adopted March 7, 2000 Pastoral Letter on Implementation of "Called to Common Mission", adopted March 6, 2000 Pastoral Letter on the Millennium, adopted October 31, 1998 Pastoral Letter - A Word of Welcome to Gay and Lesbian Persons, adopted March 22, 1996

Pastoral Messages

On the ELCA Studies on Sexuality (CB/ES07.03.01) adopted March 6, 2007 With regard to the Report and Recommendations of the Sexuality Studies Task Force adopted March 2005