Whereas, the stewardship of all the world’s natural and human resources has been given into human hands by a gracious and good God; and
Whereas, the air, water, minerals, plant, animal, and human life of our planet are being polluted, exploited, destroyed and our human resources mismanaged; and
Whereas, the Lutheran churches are financial institutions investing moneys in major American corporations and have or control extensive holdings in real property; and
Whereas, the stewardship responsibilities of members and congregations of the Lutheran churches include the use and investments of funds and properties by the church corporate; and
Whereas, it is the responsibility of each Christian to evaluate personal and corporate stewardship plans and goals so as to reflect the love of Christ; therefore be it
Resolved, that the ALC, LCA, and LCMS be requested to provide abstracts and/or summaries of their investment holdings, securities and real estate for publication in their respective mass circulations or publications.
Resolved, that this petition be transmitted to the presidents of the churches by the Council of the LSM.