Association of Lutherans of Arab and Middle Eastern Heritage

ALAMEH

Grateful for the redemptive deed which God has done in Christ…, the Association of Lutherans of Arab and Middle Eastern Heritage of the ELCA has its mission the creation of a ministry of witness and service with and among persons of Arab and Middle Eastern heritage both with the ELCA and these ethnic communities in the United States that will affirm the dignity and worth of these people and their cultures.

Our mission is accomplished by the following:

• Social, cultural and educational activities for members

• Encouraging the formation of Arabic-speaking Lutheran congregations and outreach to persons of Arab and Middle Eastern heritage

• Connecting with the Lutheran Church in the Holy Land

• Advocating on Arab/Middle Eastern issues

• Supporting Middle Eastern cultural values in the ELCA

• Supporting a reconciling ministry among all people but especially the people of the Middle East

• Offering consultation for ELCA units on matters related to the Middle East and its peoples,

• Supporting efforts for peace and justice