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Strive for justice and peace

2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day three

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ELCA Churchwide Assembly declares ELCA sanctuary church

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Perspective: Scraped floors, open doors

2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day two

Elizabeth Eaton re-elected presiding bishop of ELCA

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2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day one

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Strive for justice and peace

Lamentably, violence permeates much of our culture and poisons the well-being of too many individuals, families and communities. Of course, violence is a problem worldwide, but it’s especially sorrowful here in the United States, one of the planet’s wealthiest nations, steeped in religious values and a leader in global peacemaking. As Jesus’ followers, called to be salt of the earth and light to the world, we can make a difference by sharing God’s love and forgiveness.
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