CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America (ELCA) took action Oct. 8 to "focus the commitment of
the ELCA to address malaria through a rebranded and prioritized" ELCA
Malaria Campaign. It also called on church members to learn about
malaria and other diseases intensified by poverty, and asked members
to "prayerfully support" the church's commitment to contain and prevent
malaria in Africa.
More:
http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4653
For information contact:
John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org
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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
