The task force leading the ELCA in reconsideration of a subsection of the social statement Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust is excited to share an opportunity for you and your congregation to participate in this important work this summer.
The task force has released a new study to foster conversation across this church and to generate feedback that will guide its work. The study, “Conscience and Conversation: A Study During the Reconsideration of the Social Statement Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust,” invites reflection on agreement and disagreement in a church called to pursue justice and peace together through “the unity of the Spirit” (Ephesians 4:3).
The sessions in the study come ready to use with prayers, hymns, Bible readings, conversation questions, and options for dividing the study into smaller sessions. There is a survey link for participants to share feedback with the task force.
Please prayerfully consider leading your congregation or small group in this study. Your feedback is essential as the task force prepares a first draft of the social statement for the church to consider. The survey is open until Sept. 30, though additional questions and feedback can be sent to the task force at Reconsiderations@elca.org.
Download the study and learn more about the reconsideration process at ELCA.org/reconsiderations.