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ELCA Churchwide

Published on Aug 25, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ELCA Churchwide

New Orleans 2016
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Perspective

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Major Accomplishments

  • Historic accord with Catholic Church
  • Installation of leaders including VP
  • Passage of resolutions

Resolutions

  • AMMPARO
  • Deepen relationships with Black churches
  • Justice for the Holy Land
  • Responsible Investment in the Holy Land
  • Statement that "Black Lives Matter."
  • Supporting Military Families and members
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Isaiah 58

Kairos Project

Palestinian Christian Report
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What is in the Resolution

  • Investment Shield against occupation profit
  • Advocacy for churches to contact State and local Reps

Why Act?

  • 2 State solution not implemented, nor sought
  • Violation of international law respecting natural resources, human services, fair justice system
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What has Clifton Done

  • Our investments will in the ELCA funds are now "Occupation profit Shielded."
  • I have reached out to Rabbi Meyer
  • Members may decide how they want to proceed with advocacy
  • Our mission support to the Global ELCA is minimal

My opinion

Concerned, Prayerful for Peace and Justice

Church Steps

  • Listening time today
  • Prayerful consideration of the other
  • Potentially further discussion, if warranted.
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Fallout from Decision

Time for Discussion

Remember to honor one another's spirit and our mutual time.

Thank You

  • Thank you to all who have supported me in this process
  • Thank you to council for their advice and efforts
  • Thank you to Rabbi Meyer for his friendship and advice
  • Thanks to God and the Holy Spirit for the promise of Justice and the hope of our hopes, Jesus Christ.
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