The LERN network is comprised of ELCA clergy and
laypeople appointed by their synod bishops throughout the ELCA to
conduct ecumenical activity on local and regional levels. LERN reps.
meet annually at the National Workshop on Christian Unity and with staff
members of the ELCA Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations. These representatives
and the LERN Executive Board meet the challenge of the ELCA’s strategic
directions to authentically “step forward as a public church,” “support
congregations,” “assist synods,” produce “wise and courageous leaders,”
and “deepen and extend our . . . ecumenical relationships.”
The ELCA Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations is
committed to the activity of ecumenical life and relation in the ELCA,
and to the full and vibrant role of LERN as a companion in these
ecumenical efforts. The ELCA Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations and LERN have
differing tasks but a common goal in companionship.
One of our shared tasks is to host the Annual
Seminary Essay Contest on a topic relevant to "Ecumenism in the 21st
Century." All ELCA Seminarians are encouraged to write an essay.
The winning essayist receives a tuition grant and an opportunity to
present the essay at the National Workshop on Christian Unity in Washington, D.C., from January 29-
February 1, 2007.
This directory lists LERN representatives by
ELCA region and synod, with e-mail, postal addresses, and hyperlinks for
your own access.
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