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>ELCA News Blog

>January 12, 2009  

Lutherans support faith-based advocates in rallying Congress

>by Jodi Deike, ELCA News Service

More than 700 mainline Christians are expected on Capitol Hill in
March to express their views on peace, justice, environmental and
economic issues.  The March 13-16 "Ecumenical Advocacy Days" is
supported by 45 different religious organizations. The
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a major sponsor.

Participants will meet for two days of workshops in nearby
Alexandria, Va. On the final day they'll travel to Capitol Hill
to meet with members of the U.S. Congress.  Their goal is to
"discuss the abundance of our world and how it can be allocated
in a way that is fair and just for all creation," according to an
event statement.  Speakers include the Rev. Michael Kinnamon,
general secretary of the National Council of Churches USA, and
the Rev. John McCullough, executive director of Church World
Service.

The theme of the gathering, "Enough for All Creation" is based on
the Gospel of John: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and
destroy; I came that they may have life and have it abundantly."
(John 10:10)  Early registration ends Feb. 13, and student
scholarships are available.

For information contact:

John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org
http://www.elca.org/news
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