ELCA Social Statement Reminds Us: Health Care Is Shared Vocation

This Deeper Understandings reflection revisits the ELCA’s 2003 social statement Caring for Health: Our Shared Endeavor, which calls Christians to affirm health care as part of our baptismal vocation to love our neighbor. The statement highlights the need for equitable access to care, support for providers, faithful decision-making, and compassionate community engagement.

Read this Living Lutheran article to see how this teaching continues to guide faithful health conversations—and action—today.