For Justice in Palestine and Israel

Our Vision

Equity, justice, and peace for Palestinians and Israelis and an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine.

Today….

Who We Are

The US-LPIJN is a Spirit-led, volunteer-driven, mostly Lutheran network of individuals that speak to the church, not for the church. We will function according to consensus when making a policy recommendation to the ELCA or other bodies, or when taking any other action in the name of the Network.

Our Mission

Equity, Justice, and Peace for All

The 2025 CWA Action reaffirmed the ELCA’s
commitment to justice, peace, the sanctity of every human life, a two-state solution, and its
unwavering opposition to antisemitism. At the same time, the 2025 CWA recognized “with
grief and moral urgency . . . the profound human toll of the violence and displacement against
Palestinian civilians, which constitutes a crisis of international conscience.”

Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS)

This “Boycott Planning Guide” is in response to ELCA Churchwide Assembly actions taken over
nearly 40 years in relation to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. It is in direct response to the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Action (CA25.03.12) adopted with a
vote of 742 yes votes, and 38 no votes.