Lutheran Ecumenical Representatives

Ecumencial & Interreligious Relations: Welcome to Lutheran Ecumenical Representative Network (LERN)

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.

To learn more about LERN begin by reading the 2007 letter from Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson.
The LERN manual is a working document that offers a fuller description of the structure and work of this network.
The interactive map will identifies LERN representatives in relationship to the Synods and Regions of the ELCA.

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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. Read More

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UP-COMING MEETINGS

LERN Planning Guide PDF Format

– The timeline covers one year immediately prior to LERN's Annual Meeting held during the National Workshop on Christian Unity. NWCU is typically held in April or May.

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