How will the changes in policy and the social statement impact children's materials?

[Bobbie Steinhauer]

In a post assembly discussion a question was raised about mistrust of materials for Sunday School and Confirmation. How will children's materials change due to the policy changes?

I know that it's very soon after the decision, but this was an issue raised, and if an Augsburg representative could address it, that would be helpful. Thank you.

[Linda Staats]

If you are looking or have a need for current resources that are already inclusive of gender diversity for children and youth, please let me know. I have resources I have used in my ministry as part of My Body, God's Gift milestone and for equipping teachers working with children from homes where they may have two mommies or two daddies.

[Bobbie Steinhauer]

This question actually stems from concerns about traditional teaching changing. Will traditional curriculum still be available?

[Amy Santoriello]

Thanks Linda
I am getting lots of questions and request for resources here too.

Linda Staats said:

If you are looking or have a need for current resources that are already inclusive of gender diversity for children and youth, please let me know. I have resources I have used in my ministry as part of My Body, God's Gift milestone and for equipping teachers working with children from homes where they may have two mommies or two daddies.

[Laurie Hanson]

Bobbie, I'm an editor at Augsburg Fortress. Thanks for raising this question.

Augsburg Fortress has no plans at this time to change the content of our resources related to any of the actions of the recent ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Our focus continues to be on creating excellent group use faith formation and worship resources for congregations and excellent text and reference materials for higher education. We seek to provide resources that encourage thoughtful dialogue on all matters of importance to the church. We will continue to provide outstanding resources to serve a broad spectrum of congregations and educational institutions.