ELCA, African Methodist Episcopal Zion leaders gather for historic summit

CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church have embarked on a new relationship to engage in mission and ministry together, sharing in one another's traditions, witness and service in the world.
     "It is my prayer that congregations of the ELCA and the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church will join together in worship, Scripture study and shared commitment to work for justice and reconciliation," said ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson.
      Leaders of both churches gathered for a festive worship service Sept. 16 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Salisbury, N.C., and a daylong summit Sept. 17 at Hood Theological Seminary, also in Salisbury, to celebrate and explore how congregations of both denominations can engage in ministry together. 


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