in Washington, D.C. She presented him with a copy of "Give Us
This Day Our Daily Bread: Sufficient, Sustainable Livelihood For
All," a 117-page document being used in the ELCA's 11,000
congregations to facilitate a study on economic life this year.
"I think he immediately sensed the significance of some of what
we're trying to do," said Bloomquist. "Our discussion focused on
how churches are trying to address the wider public culture ...
what is happening, especially to poor people, in the midst of it
... how do we work together at the significant challenges that
are there." Others at the meeting represented the National
Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., Roman Catholics,
evangelical Christians and Jews. Reich called the meeting "one
of the most interesting discussions" he had as Labor Secretary
and said he hoped "we can continue our discussions in the
future." Reich is now a professor of social and economic policy
at Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass. "He did clearly indicate
that the incoming secretary was quite interested in this
meeting," said Bloomquist.
For information contact:
Ann Hafften, Director (773) 380-2958 or NEWS@ELCA.ORG
http://www.elca.org/co/news/current.html
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
