Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Ledge, Michigan

The following documents are pertinent to the ELCA's discussion and votes on issues related to human sexuality:

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1. Report and Recommendations Task Force for Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Studies on Sexuality (January 2005)

2. Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality (March 2008)

3. Report and Recommendation on Ministry Policies From the Task Force for ELCA Studies on Sexuality (February 2009)

4. Recommendation on Ministry Policies From the ELCA Church Council to the 2009 Churchwide Assembly (April 2009)

5. Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust Recommended proposed social statement – for action by the ELCA Churchwide Assembly (August 2009)

6. Pastoral Response Following the Ministry Policies Decision Made to the 2009 Churchwide Assembly by Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson (August 21, 2009)

7. Background Essays on Biblical Texts

8. Summary Actions Taken by the Churchwide Assembly, August 2009

9. Pr. Rick's Pastoral Position Statement, September 2009

The videotaped comments on the votes taken on human sexuality issues by the ELCA Churchwide Assembly on August 21, 2009 by Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson can be viewed on the ELCA website by clicking here.