ELCA Statements
Cal Lutheran shares commitments in concert with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) especially as it speaks to higher education and pressing social issues. As an institution of the ELCA and member of the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU), we draw inspiration from ELCA social statements and messages as they connect to our mission, commitments to social justice, and understanding of vocation and purpose.
ELCA Recent Press Releases
- A pastoral word on the verdict of George Floyd's murder trial
- Statement on anti-Asian Racism
- ELCA presiding bishop joins NCC leaders in letter to vice president, Cabinet and Congress
- A Message on Events Today from the Bishops of Region Two - January 6, 2021
- Churches Beyond Borders - Advent Call to Address Racism and White Supremacy
- ELCA presiding bishop responds to Supreme Court decision on DACA program, June 2020
- ELCA reaffirms commitment to combat racism and white supremacy
- ELCA presiding bishop praises SCOTUS decision on LGBTQIA+ rights
- ELCA Joins Partners in Calling On Turkish Government to Maintain Hagia Sophia as a Unifying Site
ELCA Statements on Social Issues
- Social Statement on “The Church and Criminal Justice: Hearing the Cries” | Spanish
- Social Statement on “Freed in Christ: Race, Ethnicity, and Culture” | Spanish
- Social Statement on “Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action”
- Social Statement on “Caring for Creation: Vision, Hope, and Justice” | Spanish
- Social Statement on Education: Our Calling in Education | Spanish
- EXPLANATION OF THE DECLARATION OF THE ELCA to People of African Descent
- Declaration of ELCA to Jewish Community
- A Declaration of Inter-Religious Commitment: A policy statement of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- ESTABLISHING JUNE 17TH AS EMANUEL 9 COMMEMORATION AND DAY OF REPENTANCE
- ELCA Statement on Gun Violence