SHANGHAI (ELCA) -- Two areas of common interest between U.S.
Lutherans and Chinese Christians are theological education and social
services. Staff of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's (ELCA)
Global Mission met here Sept. 3 with leaders of the China Christian
Council (CCC) to learn how these areas of common interest can serve as
critical points of ministry between the CCC and ELCA.
More:
http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4629
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
