Churchwide Engagement

"Reflections on the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly and the Bible" - by the Rev. Timothy J. Wengert
"Remarks Concerning 'Bound Conscience'" - by the Rev. Timothy J. Wengert
“Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust” - 2009 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America social statement on human sexuality
Extending Hospitality to People of All Gender Identities and Gender Expressions - The 2016 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Churchwide Assembly passed the two following pieces of legislation. This resource seeks to provide guidance to synods and the churchwide organization as it employs more inclusive language.

2021 Synod Assembly Season - Help represent ReconcilingWorks at your Synod Assembly virtually! ReconcilingWorks provided resources, resolutions, and election updates to help you best prepare for the 2021 Synod Assembly Season.
"Resources for Candidacy Committees in Supporting LGBTQIA+ Leaders" - This resource is meant to provide information and insight for candidacy committees to support LGBTQIA+ Candidates seeking ordination.
2021 Bishop Candidate Questions - produced by Emmaus Collective, Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM), and ReconcilingWorks
"Reconciling in Christ Synods: a Synod's Guide to RIC"

Resources for Churchwide Engagement