CHICAGO (ELCA) - In a world where migration and immigration remain
contentious issues, how do people of faith respond? The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is hosting a series of events
throughout 2011 designed to help congregations explore how the biblical
call to "welcome the stranger" can open new opportunities for ministry in
their communities and around the world.
More:
http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4757
For information contact:
John Brooks, (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
