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Biblical call to hospitality inspires 2011 ELCA 'Glocal' Mission Events

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Date Sun, 1 May 2011 09:29:37 -0500

Title: Biblical call to hospitality inspires 2011 ELCA 'Glocal' Mission Events
ELCA NEWS SERVICE

>May 1, 2011  

Biblical call to hospitality inspires 2011 ELCA 'Glocal' Mission Events
11-063-JB

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

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