Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations
The quest for Christian unity in the world, "That they may all be one" (John 17:21), inspires the faith and shapes the life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations has the task of assisting this church in that quest.
Who We Are - What We Do The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is committed to fostering unity between the children of God for the sake of the world. The ELCA Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations is responsible for encouraging the activity of ecumenical life in the ELCA, and for enhancing the public commitments of this church in Lutheran, ecumenical, and interfaith discussions.
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How We Serve - For the Sake of the WorldThe ELCA Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations is defined by cooperation, facilitation, and accompaniment. We accompany others from Lutheran domestic grass-roots efforts to ecumenical international multilateral dialogues. We cooperate with partners from the Lutheran World Federation, the World Council of Churches, and the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A...
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Creative Worship Tour
The Creative Worship Tour is a network of worship planners discussing and imagining creative possibilities for worship. We hope it becomes a place for you to find ideas and support and also a place for you to share your very best thoughts about creativity in worship. More
In God's Name
This two-hour television program featuring 12 of the "world's most influential religious leaders," including ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson. It explores the complex questions of our time through the intimate thoughts and beliefs of these 12 spiritual leaders, together for the first time in one program. More
Conflict & Reconcilliation
What can you do to address conflict and reconciliation in your community? A reflection on the benefits of ecumenical relationships and networking in dealing with conflict and reconciliation issues by Pastor Susan M. Lang, consultant in leadership and congregational support and owner of RevWriter Resources, LLC.
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