CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. H. George Anderson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), issued the following statement on Monday, Dec. 21:
"In the midst of the current crisis in the presidency, I join with other leaders of faith communities in calling for a time of prayer. Our elected representatives who now face important decisions deserve our support and our insistence upon a fair and bipartisan deliberative = process.=20 To our president the Church extends the promise of God's forgiveness.=20 Forgiveness of sin, however, does not repair the damage that has been = done.=20 Personal vows and a sacred public trust have been broken. In the weeks to come, the U.S. Senate will determine the president's continuing fitness to serve. Let us pray for wisdom and courage, both for our leaders and for ourselves."
For information contact:
Melissa Ramirez, Asst. Director (773)380-2956 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
