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A fuller understanding

We inhabit a religiously diversified world, with a variety of faith threads woven into the spiritual fabric. Since its founding, the ELCA has made strides in continuing the work of our predecessor bodies and the Lutheran World Federation to strengthen our relationship with other faiths. How is that commitment reflected in your life, congregation and synod?
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We are a church that values and encourages diverse voices and lively dialogue in our faith and life. Living Lutheran is an opportunity for church members to express individual perspectives, and does not necessarily reflect official positions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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