CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
is responding to the earthquake in Haiti through the Lutheran World
Federation (LWF), wrote the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop,
in a Jan. 13 letter to members. Hanson, who is also president of the
LWF, noted that the ELCA has committed substantial funds to support
relief efforts, and encouraged members to share information and provide
financial gifts.
More:
http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4392
For information contact:
John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org
http://www.elca.org/news
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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
