Civic Life and Faith

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is developing a social statement on civic life and faith, the relationship of church and state, and related matters, as called for by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

Hearing with Bishop Current

Bishop Amy Current will hold a hearing for Southeastern Iowa Synod regarding the Draft social statement on civic life and faith on September 17  from 6:30-8:00 p.m. via Zoom. You don't need to register. Click this link to join the meeting: Meeting link 

About the draft social statement

How should Lutherans understand their relationship to civic life — including government — as individuals and as a church? After three years of study a task force has posted a draft social statement on civic life and faith. Between now and Sept. 30 you are invited to study the draft and provide feedback by filling out a survey. That statement is available in English and Spanish. Access the draft and survey at ELCA.org/civicsandfaith. 

Social statements are the ELCA’s primary documents to address significant social issues. They are intended to aid reflection, shape conscience and set forth the ELCA’s teaching and policy on the major social issues and questions of contemporary life. Social statements are developed by task forces, using an established process of study and widespread participation across the church to guide theological and moral deliberation.