Middle East - Gaza and Lebanon
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ELCA social statement For Peace in God's World was adopted by the Churchwide
Assembly in 1995. To learn more about the
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Lutheran Letters and Statements
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An
Open Letter to Jewish, Muslim, and Christian Leaders
From Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson
AUGUST 9, 2006
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A
Call to End Violence
A joint appeal by the leaders of the World Council of Churches,
Lutheran World Federation, World Alliance of Reformed Churches
AUGUST 8, 2006
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Statement
from Presiding Bishop Hanson Regarding the Escalating Crisis in
Lebanon
JULY 17, 2006
ELCA WASHINGTON OFFICE
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Holy Land Lutheran Bishop Urges Negotiations Around Unsolved
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict to Stop War
JULY 28, 2006
LUTHERAN WORLD FEDERATION
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LWF Signs
Statement Calling for Immediate Ceasefire and Access to
Humanitarian Assistance in Gaza
JULY 27, 2006
ELCA WASHINGTON OFFICE
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Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Noko Denounces
Current Grave Escalation of Conflict
JULY 20, 2006
LUTHERAN WORLD FEDERATION
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Letter from ELCA and Episcopal Bishops Calling for Immediate
U.S. Diplomatic Intervention in Gaza
JUNE 30, 2006
ELCA WASHINGTON OFFICE
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