Called to be a Public Church
2008 ELCA Voting and Civic Participation Guide
A resource guide to encourage, empower, and equip Lutherans to engage responsibly in the 2008 election cycle.
“Called To Be a Public Church” is intended to encourage congregations to participate in voter registration drives, voter mobilization campaigns, and poll monitoring. This guide also contains nonpartisan issue briefs on issues related to the ELCA social statements.
Download the guide for free (below) or order from Augsburg Fortress: item number 9786000220617.
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Note: We highly recommend reading the first section to gain a grounding in the legal issues surrounding election-related activites before attempting any of the activities outlined in the guide.