We are thoughtful and deliberating as a church, and we are actively engaged in God’s work in the world.
Social policy resolutions are actions on matters of social concern, in addition to social statements and social messages. They are adopted either by an ELCA Churchwide Assembly or the ELCA Church Council to address the need for special resolutions or actions related to specific social concerns. As a consequence, social policy resolutions normally are brief and limited in scope. They present timely resolutions that commit this church to particular actions that are derived from and consistent with the teachings and policy of the ELCA.
Four leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America share how their faith journeys inspire real commitment to caring for the Earth in the new seven-part short film series “Caring for the Earth: Stories From Faith Communities.”
Premiering online April 25 during the National Faith + Climate Forum, this free series invites you into meaningful conversations of faith and climate action.
“Caring for the Earth” was developed through a partnership between ecoAmerica’s faith program Blessed Tomorrow, which brings together a coalition of diverse religious partners, including the ELCA, to advance climate solutions, and the award-winning film company Climate Listening Project.
Nevadans, including many in our congregations, continue to face an escalating housing affordability crisis. According to the Out of Reach 2025 report, a full-time worker in Nevada must earn $32.94 per hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment. With a minimum wage of $12.00 per hour, a minimum-wage worker would need to work 91 hours per weekjust to afford a modest one-bedroom rental home.
Across the country, wages fall far short of the income needed to secure safe and stable housing. Nearly half of all U.S. workers earn less than the wage required to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment. Low-wage workers, seniors, families, and those living on fixed incomes face growing precarity, increasing their risk of eviction, displacement, or homelessness.
As people of faith, we believe that housing is a human right and a matter of human dignity. The ELCA Social Message “Homelessness: A Renewal of Commitment” calls our church to advocate boldly for policies that ensure affordable housing for all. The ELCA Social Statement “Economic Life: Sufficient, Sustainable Livelihood for All”reminds us that government has a responsibility to safeguard the common good, including the right to shelter.
LEAN calls on federal and state leaders to expand investments in affordable housing, including:
Increased federal rental assistance
Significant investment in the National Housing Trust Fund
Preservation and development of deeply affordable housing
Stronger tenant protections to reduce displacement and instability
Housing is the foundation for healthy families, thriving communities, and the well-being of our neighbors. As Lutherans committed to justice, compassion, and public witness, we stand with Nevadans struggling to keep a roof over their heads — and we will continue advocating for policies that honor the God-given dignity of every person.
LEAN wants to remind you to register to vote. Elections shape our communities and future. It’s not too early to start conversations about upcoming local, state, and national elections. Approach discussions with empathy, listen actively, and share your values and hope for Nevada’s future.
Together, we can build understanding, compassion, and inspire civic engagement that will bring meaningful change to our communities.
Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada 