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Official news releases of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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ELCA presiding bishop supports Syrian church leaders' call for peace
CHICAGO (ELCA) - In letters to Christian church leaders in Syria,
the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America (ELCA), offered his support of the churches' collective
call for an end to violence and his prayers for the people in the region.
"In these difficult days, I will continue to pray and encourage
members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to pray for you and
your efforts to sustain the courage and faith of your communi...
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ELCA leaders' effort to protect families pays off
CHICAGO (ELCA) - Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA) believe progress has been made with a recent policy change
that would keep some families living in the United States, without legal
residency, to remain here while applying for legal status -- a step
intended to keeping families together.
Such "policies have significant human consequences that affect the
lives and well-being of our neighbors," said the Rev. H. Julian Gordy,
bishop of the ELCA Southeas...
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Palestinian Lutheran pastor to receive 'German Media Award'
CHICAGO (ELCA) - Dr. Mitri Raheb, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran
Christmas Church in Bethlehem, will receive the German Media Prize award
Feb. 24 for his work in founding educational, cultural and health care
institutions and his commitment to inter-faith dialogue and peacemaking
in the Middle East.
"Mitri Raheb is a pastor with passion in proclaiming the gospel of
Jesus Christ. Persistently working for a lasting, just peace in the
Middle East, Pastor Raheb is a visionary l...
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Lutherans invite students to help end malaria
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The ELCA Malaria Campaign, a campaign of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and the Lutheran Malaria
Initiative will provide new opportunities for college and university
students attending Lutheran schools and ELCA campus ministries to engage
in the global fight against malaria. Supported with a generous gift from
Arne and Ruth Sorenson of Washington, D.C., the campaign and initiative
will help equip and inspire young leaders to help make a differenc...
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Lutheran-Anglican-Episcopal meeting a sign of hope for the church
CHICAGO (ELCA) - Lutheran, Anglican and Episcopal leaders from the
United States and Canada met in December to explore new possibilities for
working together and to deepen their sense of unity for doing God's work
in the world. In a report issued from their meeting, the leaders stated
that their conversation and work together "are hopeful signs for the
church."
"There was truly a spirit of Advent expectant hope as we met to pray
and plan for greater cooperation in ministry and ...
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