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The Companion Synod Program enables a synod of the ELCA to experience the
gifts and witness of a church in Africa, Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe, or the
Middle East. The companion synod relationship exists for the purpose of strengthening one
another for life and mission within the body of Christ. It offers us the privilege of
mutually participating in the life of another church through prayer, study, communication,
and exchange of pastors, leaders, visitors, and resources. It opens our eyes to the global
challenge that Christ offers us today.
Exchange visits and exchange persons doing ministry are
ways to make this program connect people with people and to share one another's gifts.
This also allows us to see real situations and increase understanding between peoples as
they seek to serve God in unique ways. All 65 synods of the ELCA are in a companion
relationship, among which 17 synods are in a relationship with two different churches.
In relationships where the companion church lives under
continual oppression or danger, the ELCA synod will be challenged to commit itself to
special ministries of advocacy on behalf of the church and its people.
For more information on the Companion
Synod Program, contact the following:
Call us at 1-800-638-3522,
ext. 2650 (in the U.S. only)
or +1 773-380-2650
To write:
ELCA Global Mission
8765 W. Higgins Rd
Chicago, IL 60631
USA
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