Lutheran Ecumenical Representatives
LERN is a network of volunteers who represent the 65 synods of the ELCA. Each volunteer in the network is appointed by their local bishop and serve at the Bishop’s request. LERN representatives serve as a model for ecumenical and inter-religious endeavors of the life of the synod as well as an agent for their respective Bishop on behalf of the quest for Christian unity and inter-religious awareness in the life of the ELCA.
Please visit other areas within the ELCA Ecumenical and Inter-religious Relations section.
Lutheran Ecumenical Representatives Network
GET INVOLVED
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is committed to fostering unity between the children of God for the sake of the world. As members of the ELCA we have the responsibility and opportunity to participate in the work of the Gospel in ecumenical and inter-faith outreach. Volunteering can take many forms.
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LERN Planning Guide
LERN Planning Guide 
– The LERN Planning Guide is designed to give LERN members a better idea of the timeline for the work of the LERN board. The Board hopes that this timeline will assist LERN members in participating in the outreach work for Ecumenical and Inter Faith Relations within synods and regions.
The LERN manual is a working document that offers a fuller description of the structure and work of this network.
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LERN DIRECTORY
The interactive map will identifies LERN representatives in relationship to the Synods and Regions of the ELCA.
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