ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has sent a letter to President Donald Trump and members of Congress expressing support for Jewish-American and Israeli communities affected by the Oct. 7 attacks, while voicing profound horror over the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza.

Members of the ELCA Homeless and Justice Network oppose this administration’s EO “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” which falsely conflates homelessness with criminality, mental illness and addiction. Read statement here.

The ELCA Churchwide Assembly has voted to adopt the edited social statement on human sexuality, titled "Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust".

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a statement on behalf of the ELCA expressing deep sorrow over the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff in Washington, D.C.—an act rooted in the deadly rise of anti-Semitism.

Nominate yourself or other adult leaders, ages 18+, to participate in the first Building Resilient Leadership cohort! Over 12 months, participants will grow their public leadership skills while developing a justice-oriented project in their community. Nominate by June 2.

United across different backgrounds we are compelled by faith to have compassion, to protect the vulnerable and to welcome families seeking refuge. Together, we can create a world where love prevails over fear. 3:24 mins.

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton speaks to the church about the need to check in on one another during this time of great anxiety and fear for so many members. "We may not know what tomorrow brings, but we have each other.” 1:42 mins.

In her February 14, 2025 response to President Trump’s executive orders on immigration, Bishop Eaton urges us to take action and speak out. “We are church together, and together we will continue to defend the most vulnerable communities and people among us as Jesus taught us.” 3.33 minutes.

Presiding Bishop Eaton issues a statement on recent Immigration Executive Orders, outlining the policy changes that are contrary to our church’s social teachings. 

The ELCA invites your feedback on proposed updates to Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust. These small editorial changes reflect shifts in marriage laws and family diversity while maintaining the statement’s theological core. Share your thoughts by January 31, 2025 via an online survey or email.

The ELCA Conference of Bishops has issued a statement on the need to speak the truth. “We know that the power of truth is greater than the power of deceit,” the statement read, in part. Read more.