Tag: Presence
ELCA Presence in Far-Reaching Efforts of COP28
When you hear of the UN Conference of Parties (COP28) meeting in Dubai Nov. 30-Dec. 12, 2024, a faith voice from the ELCA is there in what may seem like far-away yet far-reaching efforts. Six representatives are attending either in-person or virtually to contribute to the dialogue with world leaders as they debate strategies and ambitions to effectively tackle the climate crisis. The ELCA’s recent social message “Earth’s Climate Crisis” reads: “This social message is rooted in our duty to be responsible caretakers of God’s creation. It is motivated by that responsibility and by hope. Though the climate has always…
Christian Presence in Jerusalem
Today, September 27, the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem issued a statement in support of HM King Abdullah II following his speech at the UN Assembly in NY on September 20. The speech raised concerns about threats to the Christian presence in Jerusalem. Jerusalem Patriarchs and Heads of Churches Statement about HM King Abdullah’s UN Speech HM King Abdullah II speech can be watched here. ELCA Blogs