Faith and Civic Life Social Statement Study Series
Join at either time: 10:30 am – noon or 6:30 pm to 8pm on the following dates:
- January 13
- January 20
- January 27
- February 3
- February 10
- February 17
Online Event
Please consider joining Bishop Paul Erickson and Dr. Joyce Caldwell for a six-week study of the recently adopted ELCA Social Statement on Faith and Civic Life. This social statement sets forth the ELCA’s teaching about how disciples and this church may faithfully speak and act in civic life. While existing ELCA social statements and messages address specialized elements of social life, this statement addresses the broad responsibility for seeking the good of all through civic participation. It sketches a vision of a just and robust civic life dedicated to the well-being of all while giving extended attention to the relationship of faith and political authority.
This study will take place via Zoom on six successive Tuesdays, beginning on January 13 and concluding on February 17. There will be two sessions offered each Tuesday, from 10:30 to 12:00 noon and from 6:30-8:00 pm, and participants may choose which session works best for them. While there is no cost for this series, we ask that all participants register in advance and download a copy of the social statement for use in the series. You may also request a paper copy during the registration process.
