Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations
That they may all be one
~ John 17:21
The quest for Christian unity in the world inspires the faith and shapes the life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA office of Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations has the task of assisting this church in that quest.
The 11th Assembly of the LWF is going on now in Stuttgart, Germany, July 20-27. Visit their website to see streaming video of the plenaries, and read up-to-the-minute
news releases about discussions, decisions, and life in Stuttgart.
Get to know our staff and read about our commitment to living together with Lutherans, Christians, and world religions.
The ELCA shares full communion relation- ships with six churches. Read about full communion, and get to know our partners.
Dialogues between different church bodies can lead to improved inter-denominational relations and the sharing of mission.
The ELCA resides in a world where people have conflicting political and religious loyalties. How do we live together in peace?
Lutherans worldwide combine resources to work on issues like humanitarian aid, human rights and communication.
You are invited to seek new opportunities that shape emerging leaders in the area of ecumenical and inter-religious work.
Discover ways to strengthen relationships and foster cooperation within your own community, in service to the world.
Representatives from an array of Christians around the globe meet in order to witness to the world as one unified Christian voice.
The
Lutheran Ecumenical Representatives Network is made up of bishop-appointed members from each of the 65 ELCA synods.
Become familiar with the vocabulary using this helpful collection of words, phrases, acronyms, and their ecumenical definitions.
Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Life (
E-Life) is a window into the everyday ecumenical and inter-religious activity in the ELCA.
If you have any questions about anything on the Ecumenical & Inter-Religious Relations website, please feel free to
email us.