I join the nation in mourning the tragic shooting and murder of
students and teachers at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado.
Congregations, pastors and members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America are praying for the comfort of all families affected by this
tragedy. Many congregations are seeking to be safe havens providing
places where all children can be free from fear and violence. The
psalmist says, "I lift up my eyes to the hills from where will my help
come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth."
The Rev. H. George Anderson
Presiding Bishop
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
For information contact:
John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or NEWS@ELCA.ORG
http://listserv.elca.org/archives/elcanews.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
