A statement on marriage today from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints favors a constitutional amendment preserving marriage as the lawful union of a man and a woman."
Church leaders say their statement is in anticipation of the expected debate over same-gender marriage next week with a resolution being presented by two members of Congress from Colorado.
The church is stressing it is not endorsing any specific amendment.