Posts tagged Lutheran Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations Network (LEIRN)
Understanding the Knesset’s (Israeli parliament) Recent Ruling in Light of our Jewish Relations

The recent unilateral vote in Israel's Knesset presents a challenge to the nation's democracy and has critical implications for our Lutheran-Jewish relations. In this post from theEcumenical and Inter-Religious Perspectives blog on ELCA.org, learn more about the circumstances of this vote, its potential impacts, and how we can offer our solidarity and encouragement to our Jewish neighbors during these challenging times.

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Rev. Jonathan Linman joins The Lutheran Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations Network

We are delighted to announce that Rev. Jonathan Linman, pastor at Faith/La Fe in Phoenix, has been appointed to serve as our synod representative to The Lutheran Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations Network (LEIRN). He will join Rev. Dr. Mari Larson in this capacity, strengthening our synod's voice within this influential organization.

LEIRN is a volunteer-based body representing all 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The network serves as a model for ecumenical and interreligious engagement, promoting dialogue and understanding within our church and beyond.

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