Tag: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
If a new number isn’t set by Wednesday (Sept. 30), no refugees will be admitted to the U.S. until the Trump administration's determination of the limit is made.
Lutherans ask Trump administration to admit more refugees as deadline looms
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Sept. 28, 2020 (RNS) — Days before the deadline for the federal government to set its annual limit on the number of refugees that can beRead More
For now, many houses of worship will stay closed while making plans for an eventual reopening.
As states ease lockdown restrictions, churches must decide when — and how — to reopen
by: Emily McFarlan Miller May 1, 2020 (RNS) — The Rev. Jim West was feeling terrified as the state of Tennessee — and the church he pastors there — preparedRead More
Golden Rule 2020 grew out of a May meeting of faith leaders...
One year before election, Christian leaders cross divides to call for respect
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Oct. 31, 2019 (RNS) — This Sunday (Nov. 3) marks exactly one year until the 2020 U.S. presidential election. And Christian leaders across theological and politicalRead More