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Constitutions, Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions of the ELCA
Sacred Crossroads
Created in the Image of God: A Conversation Guide on Dehumanizing Rhetoric
Artificial Intelligence Issue Paper
Advocacy Rally Sign 11x17 Matthew 25 Gold
Advocacy Rally Sign 11x17 Climate Action Green
Advocacy Rally Sign 11x17 Thoughts Prayers Actions
Advocacy Rally Sign 11x17 Matthew 25 Black
Advocacy Rally Sign 11x17 Isaiah 1 Gold
Advocacy Rally Sign 11x17 Freed in Christ for Racial Justice
2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill Leave Behind
Sumud Response to Recent Attacks in the US
Welcome to Sumud | Sumud Introduction 2025
Strategic Recommendations for the ELCA Part of God's Love Made Real by Barna Fuller
ELCA Federal Policy Priorities for 119th Congress - full
ELCA Federal Policy Priorities for 119th Congress - Executive Summary
ELCA Advocacy Starter Kit Session 1 Guide: What is Faith-Based Advocacy?
ELCA Advocacy Starter Kit Session 2 Guide: How Do I Approach Policy Makers?
ELCA Advocacy Starter Kit Session 3 Guide: How Do I Use Media for Impact?
ELCA Synod and Federal District Map
Foreign assistance myths and facts
Appropriations for domestic human needs
Protect school meals and SNAP funding
Moving Forward
Human Rights Screen
Human Rights Issue Paper
Violence In Our World Issue Paper
Middle East Selective Purchasing
Military Weapons Screen
Environment - Screen
Nondiscrimination in Business Activities - Issue Paper
A Proposal for the Exchangeability of the Diaconate: TEC and ELCA
ELCA Sexual Boundary Violations – Full Report
Parish Election Challenge: Building Community with Election Engagement
Guía de compromiso cívico de la ELCA
ELCA Sexual Boundary Violations – Assessment for Synods
Sample Policy for Congregations on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Abuse
Worship Resources for a National Election (PDF)
Bible Study: The Magnificat Can Be a Dangerous Song
Template Letter to Congress on Migration
AMMPARO Advocacy Priorities
AMMPARO Web Resources
AMMPARO Advocacy Priorities (English and Spanish)
Addressing forced displacement in Central America through advocacy
AMMPARO Strategy
AMMPARO Briefing Points
From Ministry to Advocacy
Definition of Deployed or Shared Persons
Doing Business Other than ELCA Business
Resourceful Servants Financial Counseling Booklet - Exploring the Call