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Receptive Ecumenism is both a way of thinking and a process that enables unity to be built by receiving gifts from others. It challenges us to not think of what others might benefit from receiving from us, but instead invites us to recognize our needs and to put ourselves in the place of being a recipient. Instead of asking what other Church traditions need to learn from us, we ask what our tradition needs to learn from them – what we can receive which is of God.

The presenter is Fr. John Crossin, a lifelong ecumenist, a moral theologian, and a dedicated servant of the whole Church. The moderator is ELCA pastor, Scott Ickert.

This session was originally presented on December 1, 2022. 

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This Racial Equity Network meeting includes:

• Learning about the Sacred Ground small group discussion opportunities - what the Synod has done and how you can share in this amazing program.
• Sharing the ways we are connecting such as a private Facebook Group for the Faith in Action Racial Equity Network; and resources we are developing.
• Hearing from members of the network and what they are doing in their churches since our last meeting.

This session was originally presented on November 2, 2022. 

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Nicole Roop and the Youth + Family ministry team provides an overview of the upcoming youth events and the value of the LYO supporting the student leaders in the synod. 

This session was originally hosted on October 10, 2022. 

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Learn more about the World Council of Churches, the actions taken during the recent assembly and why they matter to the congregations and synods of the ELCA.

This session was originally hosted on September 22, 2022. 

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The Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations Committee offered a three-session series in the summer of 2022. Presenters from different ecumenical backgrounds shared their encounters with God through scripture, prayer, and discussion.

June 2, 2022 Session Materials

July 7, 2022 Session Materials

August 11, 2022 Session Materials