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2001
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December 2001

• 12/27/01  (Real) A united Lutheran effort is making a difference in responding to the September 11th attacks in New York City.
  John Brooks reports.
• 12/20/01  (Real) Lutherans and Catholics have been in dialogue for 36 years. They're looking at their similarities and their differences.
  Frank Imhoff reports.
• 12/13/01  (Real) Lutherans in the Middle East want to make connections with Lutherans in the United States.
  John Brooks reports.
• 12/06/01  (Real) Lutherans in Africa welcome a new emphasis among U.S. Lutherans.
  Frank Imhoff reports.

November 2001

• 11/28/01  (Real) The Journal of Lutheran Ethics http://www.elca.org/jle is now online.
  Frank Imhoff reports.
• 11/21/01  (Real) In the aftermath of September 11, Lutherans are concerned about Americans already in need.
  Frank Imhoff reports.
• 11/15/01  (Real) Lutherans are beginning a study that will bring their church to several decisions about human sexuality.
  Frank Imhoff reports 
• 11/08/01  (Real) Lutherans can now hear from their new presiding bishop.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 11/01/01  (Real) The former presiding bishop of the Lutheran church has a hope for the ELCA's future.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 

October 2001

• 10/18/01  (Real) Lutherans are about to begin a comprehensive study of human sexuality.
  Frank Imhoff reports.
• 10/11/01  (Real) Lutherans have a new presiding bishop and a new ecumenical era.
  Frank Imhoff reports.
• 10/04/01  (Real) Lutherans have a unique role to play in America's response to acts of terrorism.
  Frank Imhoff reports 

September 2001

• 9/27/01  (Real) A U.S. Senator says faith in God has been a source of strength, compassion and peace in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks against the United States.
  John Brooks reports. 

August 2001

• 8/30/01  (Real) Lutheran congregations are working together to resettle parolees.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 8/30/01  (Real) Lutheran churches are starting up in some unexpected places.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 8/23/01 (Real) Lutherans are working with U.S. authorities to welcome those fleeing persecution in their homelands.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 8/16/01 (Real) The ELCA has adjourned its churchwide assembly for another two years.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 8/14/01 (Real) Lutherans are addressing a number of issues regarding homosexuality and the church.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 8/13/01  (Real) Lutherans have help in deciding the merits of any legislation on school vouchers.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 8/12/01  (Real) Lutherans have made a decision that may directly effect their relationship with the Episcopal Church.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 8/11/01 (Real) The ELCA has elected its third presiding bishop - the Rev. Mark S. Hanson.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 8/09/01 (Real) Lutherans are asking the U.S. government to spend its money on promoting peace through nonviolence in the Middle East.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 8/09/01 (Real) Lutherans have renewed their efforts to stop military exercises on and around the island of Vieques.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 8/09/01 (Real) Lutherans are adopting the Birmingham Pledge in their efforts to dismantle racism.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 8/02/01 (Real) Lutherans are electing a new presiding bishop.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 

July 2001

• 7/26/01 (Real) Missouri Synod Lutherans have elected a new president who's eager to meet the new Lutheran bishop.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 7/19/01 (Real) A Lutheran pastor is heading up an international effort to organize Christian churches around a theology of mission.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 7/12/01 (Real) A Lutheran congregation in Virginia has won an award for its work to eliminate physical barriers.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 7/05/01 (Real) Lutherans are studying their ministry of healing in the United States.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 

June 2001

• 6/28/01 (Real) Lutheran worship in the future may be rooted in the past.
  Michelle Mills reports. 
• 6/28/01 (Real) The Rev. Michael L. Burk, director for worship, ELCA Division for Congregational Ministries.
• 6/21/01 (Real) Lutherans in Tanzania are working to fight poverty there.
  Melissa Ramirez reports. 
• 6/14/01 (Real) Being the director of a major hospital is never easy. It's almost impossible when that hospital is on the Mount of Olives.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 6/07/01 (Real) Lutheran men have committed themselves to spreading the Word.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 

May 2001

• 5/31/01 (Real) Lutherans hold their first Women's Leadership Roundtable this summer in Indianapolis.
  Frank Imhoff reports.
• 5/24/01 (Real) Lutherans support a unique ministry in Lebanon.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 5/17/01 (Real) Lutheran Services in America has a new president.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 5/10/01 (Real) Lutherans plan to combat sexism in much the same way their church now works to eliminate racism.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 

April 2001

• 4/26/01 (Real) The ELCA convened rural ministry and agriculture leaders for a summit on the U.S. farm crisis.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 4/19/01 (Real) Lutherans are considering an exception to an agreement with the Episcopal Church.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 4/12/01 (Real) A wide-ranging research study of U.S. religious life has revealed many interesting trends related to worship and community service.
  John Brooks reports. 
• 4/05/01 (Real) Lutherans hosted a human rights advocate during a special forum.
  Melissa Ramirez reports. 

March 2001

• 3/29/01 (Real) Dr. Morton Rostrup, M.D., International President, Doctors Without Borders.  
• 3/29/01 (Real) Lutherans hosted the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate at a special forum. 
  Melissa Ramirez reports
• 3/22/01 (Real) Lutheran bishops have endorsed a proposal for possible exceptions to ordination procedures.
  John Brooks reports. 
• 3/15/01 (Real) At a recent retreat, Lutheran bishops discussed a wide range of human-sexuality issues confronting the church.
  John Brooks reports. 
• 3/01/01 (Real) Lutherans are targeting injustice, poverty and hunger.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 

February 2001

• 2/22/01 (Real) There is a new opportunity to ask some interesting questions about Lutheran theological education.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 2/15/01 (Real) In the United States, the Lutheran Church is often considered an "immigrant church."
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 2/08/01 (Real) Christian unity and better understanding between faith groups will continue to be Lutheran priorities in the 21st century.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 2/01/01 (Real) Lutherans are writing their members of Congress to help reduce hunger in Africa.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 

January 2001

• 1/25/01 (Real) The roots of the Lutheran Church are buried deep in eastern Germany -- part of the world that has been off the tourist path until recently. That change set the stage for a new video about Martin Luther.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 1/25/01 (Real) Popular television host and travel writer, Rick Steves hosts the ELCA video "Opening the Door to Luther."
• 1/18/01 (Real) Lutherans and Episcopalians are embarking on a new relationship.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 1/11/01 (Real) The ELCA and Episcopal Church are now in full communion.
  Frank Imhoff reports. 
• 1/04/01 (Real) The Lutheran Church may be well-known for Bach chorales and other classical expressions, but one ELCA congregation expresses the Christian faith in some of today's language.
  Frank Imhoff reports.