by Frank Imhoff, ELCA News Service
The ELCA Board of Pensions encourages seminarians and other
church leaders to participate in the "Here I Step" walking
program during the 2006 Lenten season. By walking two miles a
day during the 40 days of Lent participants will journey the 80
miles from Jesus' hometown of Nazareth to Jerusalem. Staff of
the ELCA Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod received the first
Healthy Leaders Enhance Lives Award for creating the Here I Step
walking program being made available through the ELCA Board of
Pensions.
"Taking the Here I Step challenge is a great way to continue your
journey to wellness while nurturing your relationship with God,"
said Tammy L. Devine, registered nurse, diaconal minister and
wellness coordinator, ELCA Board of Pensions, Minneapolis. The
Board provides a number of tools related to the Here I Step
campaign on its Web site:
+ Lenten calendar -- with or without wellness tips
+ Poster
+ Activity log
+ Tips for success
+ Downloadable sketch of Martin Luther walking
Links:
ELCA Board of Pensions
http://www.ELCAbop.org/
ELCA Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod
http://www.nwpaELCA.org/
Tools related to the Here I Step campaign
http://www.ELCAbop.org/resources_tools/health_tutorials/here_i_step.asp
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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
