by Annie Lynsen, ELCA News Service
Registration is open for Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2008 to be held
March 7-10 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel in
Alexandria, Va. Under the theme "2008: Claiming a Vision of True
Security," the event -- consisting of workshops, worship and a
lobby day on Capitol Hill -- is expected to draw more than 1,000
religious advocates from an array of Christian communities. The
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Lutheran World Relief
are among the event's sponsors.
Workshops will focus on the event's theme, which is based on a
quote from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.: "True peace is not
merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice."
Topics include Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East,
Domestic, Jubilee and Economic Justice, Eco-Justice, and Peace
and Global Security.
Registration discounts are available for students, and
scholarships are available for young adults.
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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
