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 World
The 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...Read more 

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    Patriarch Alexy II

    Patriarch Alexy II: Bishop Hanson's letter of sympathy & tribute

    As the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, I extend our deep sympathy to the members of the Russian Orthodox Church on the death of your Patriarch, His Holiness Alexis II. We were deeply saddened when we learned of his death. We offer our prayers of thanksgiving to God for his life, spiritual leadership, ministry of oversight, and witness to the Christian faith in Russia and throughout the world. More
    Lutheran World Federation News |  World Council of Churches News

    Ecumenical - Creative Worship Tour

    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

    Ecumenical - In God's Name

    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




    Bilateral Dialogue, A bilateral dialogue is when two parties come together in order to seek awareness, heal wounds, and deepen a relationship.  |  More
    Interreligious Organizing Initiative: Leaders discussed how to build capacity within faith groups through the principles of congregation-based organizing.  |  More
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    2009 Bishops' Academy: ELCA, ELCIC Bishops, Prepare for Middle East Visit January 6-13.
    11.13.08 |  More


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