Lutheran - Episcopal Relations Resources

 

Explanation of codes (in the "Order From" column):

  • AF = To order, use the code given with the item by calling the Augsburg Fortress Distribution Center at 1-800-328-4648; prices listed do not include postage and handling.
  • ER = To order, send an e-mail (be sure to include your mailing address) or call the ELCA Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations at 1-800-638-3522, ext. 2610. Your order will include an invoice.
  • RIS = To order, call the ELCA Resource Information Service at 1-800-638-3522.
  • Graymoor = To order, call Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligous Institute at 845/424-2109 or write them at Route 9, P.O. Box 300, Garrison, NY 10524-0300.
Order From: Title of Resource AF Code Price
ER for 1 copy

AF for multiple copies

"Called to Common Mission" - An agreement of Full Communion with the Episcopal Church as amended and adopted by the Churchwide Assembly of the ELCA (August 19, 1999). 69-1346 $0.35
ER for 1 copy

AF for multiple copies

"Commentary on "Called to Common Mission" - Detailed commentary accompanying the official text of Called to Common Mission. Includes the text of The Tucson Resolution, an ELCA resolution adopted by the Conference of Bishops providing a brief summary of elements of Called to Common Mission, and addressing implications of the agreement. 6-0001-6453-X $0.35
ER "Llamados A Una Misión Común" - Spanish Version of "Called to Common Mission." 69-1346 $0.35
ER "The Orderly Exchange of Pastors and Priests under "Called to Common Mission" - The principles and guidelines for the exchange of Lutheran Pastors and Episcopalian Priests. This document serves as an aid to synods, dioceses, congregations and churchwide offices in the event of an exchange of clergy in accordance with the agreement of Called to Common Mission. postage
ER Guidelines for Celebrating Full Communion with The Episcopal Church - Guidelines and worship resources intended to aid Lutheran and Episcopal congregations and their leaders in settings of shared worship in accordance with the agreement of Called to Common Mission. postage
ER for 1 copy

AF for multiple copies

Since You Asked - Questions and Answers on Called to Common Mission (June 2001) 6-0001-3354-5 $0.35
ER for 1 copy

AF for multiple copies

Questions and Answers on "Called to Common Mission" (June 2000) 6-0001-1948-8 shipping and handling
AF "Who are the Episcopalians?" - A 17-minute video designed to encourage discussion and exploration of the meaning of Full Communion and its implications on the mission of the church. Offers historical and theological background of the Episcopal Church. $5.00
AF "Who Are The Lutherans?" - A 33-minute video designed to encourage discussion and exploration of the meaning of Full Communion and its implications on the mission of the church. Offers historical and theological background of the Lutheran Church. $10.00
AF Set of Two Videos - "Who Are The Episcopalians?" and "Who Are The Lutherans?" $12.00
ER Interim Eucharistic Sharing Agreement (1982) - Original, temporary guidelines put in place until more permanent guidelines could be completed regarding the Lutheran-Episcopal Full Communion relationship. Free
AF "Toward Full Communion" and "Concordat of Agreement" Lutheran-Episcopal Dialogue - A document that details the final result of decades of dialogue between the Lutheran and Episcopal churches leading toward Full Communion. It is based on international, regional, national and local dialogue between the two, and calls for recognition on the part of both churches as a larger Church united in mission and service. 09-2578 $4.99
AF Implications of the Gospel: Lutheran-Episcopal Dialogue, Series III (with study guide) - A presentation of the complete text of the dialogue report generated by the Episcopalians and Lutherans regarding the implications of the gospel. Covering an extensive list of topics, this dialogue shows how the two traditions find common ground within the Gospel and its implications for our faith and life. Includes a five-session study guide. 69-5151 $5.95
AF Concordat of Agreement: Supporting Essays - Scholarly papers and essays evoked by Lutheran-Episcopal dialogues moving toward Full Communion. Topics cover the significant theological and historical material that helped the participants in the dialogue to reach their ultimate conclusions and recommendations reflected in the resulting documents. 10-26674 $15.00
ER Resource Packet for Common Christian Life and Mission for Lutherans and Episcopalians: Includes: "An Introduction to ‘Called to Common Mission:’ A Lutheran Proposal for Revision of the Concordat of Agreement" (designed to facilitate discussion in adult forums regarding ‘Called to Common Mission’); "Suggested Outline and Format for Lutheran-Episcopalian Prayer Gatherings" (guide for Lutherans and Episcopalians to pray together for the unity of the church); "Welcome to the Episcopal Church" (for use as a bulletin insert to give further explanation about Episcopal history and identity to ELCA congregations); "Who are the Episcopalians?" and "Who are the Lutherans?" videos (see above descriptions); "The Lutheran-Episcopal Resource List" (includes a variety of materials available to those who want more information regarding the Full Communion proposal); and "Commentary on Called to Common Mission," (see above description). 09-2578 $12.00 plus postage
ER The Porvoo Common Statement (Lutheran-Anglican conversations in Europe): Essays regarding Lutheran-Anglican conversations in Europe that moved toward a common statement of mission and communion. This document is the result of numerous theological and historical influences and conversations beginning around 1909 in the Nordic and Baltic region, and calls on the churches to adopt the statement in a move toward fuller unity in the greater Church. 09-2578 postage
ER The Concordat of Agreement 
– text and background for the first full-communion proposal that was not accepted
Online only: full text