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ELCA Churchwide Assembly Action CA03.06.39

Resolved
To thank the Southwestern Washington Synod and affirm their concern for giving all ELCA members the opportunity to stay active in a congregation of this church in the midst of a highly mobile society;

To encourage pastors and lay leaders of ELCA congregations to assist congregation members who are moving to new locations in finding a new ELCA congregation;

To commend the use of the “Find a Church” program on the ELCA Web site to assist congregation members who are moving; and

To refer this memorial to appropriate staff of the churchwide organization for consideration in the continuing implementation of the “Evangelism Strategy” of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.