ELCA's Global Mission Event to imagine 'New Heaven and New Earth'

Episcopalians active in world mission will have a unique opportunity
to connect ecumenically at the Global Mission Event 2007, sponsored by the
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). Themed "New Heaven and New
Earth," the event will be held July 19-22 at Ohio State University in
Columbus, Ohio.


On Saturday, July 21, several workshops will be led by Episcopalians,
including Lauren Stanley (The Church in Sudan: Bringing Hope to a War-torn
Land); Kim Robey (The Power of Women of Faith Working for Global Good); and
Elyn MacInnis (Working in China: Cultural Differences -- A Challenge and a
Delight). A reception for Episcopal attendees will be held from 5-7 p.m. on
July 21 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church on the campus of Ohio State
University. One-day event passes are available through online registration.
 
In addition to plenary sessions and Global University workshops, GME will
offer mission engagement through prayer, song, art activities, and food for
every age group, including children 3-10, junior high, and high school
youth.

To register, visit //www.elca.org/gme, or contact Mary Brennan
mbrennan@episcopalchurch.org at 212-716-6223 for further information.

The Episcopal Church and the ELCA entered into a "full communion"
relationship on January 1, 2001, on the basis of the document "Called to
Common Mission," culminating 30 years of dialogue with one another.

Further information about the full communion relationship between the two
churches is available at
//www.episcopalchurch.org/6947_6995_ENG_HTM.htm.

[ENS] Episcopalians active in world mission will have a unique opportunity
to connect ecumenically at the Global Mission Event 2007, sponsored by the
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). Themed "New Heaven and New
Earth," the event will be held July 19-22 at Ohio State University in
Columbus, Ohio.

On Saturday, July 21, several workshops will be led by Episcopalians,
including Lauren Stanley (The Church in Sudan: Bringing Hope to a War-torn
Land); Kim Robey (The Power of Women of Faith Working for Global Good); and
Elyn MacInnis (Working in China: Cultural Differences -- A Challenge and a
Delight). A reception for Episcopal attendees will be held from 5-7 p.m. on
July 21 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church on the campus of Ohio State
University. One-day event passes are available through online registration.
 
In addition to plenary sessions and Global University workshops, GME will
offer mission engagement through prayer, song, art activities, and food for
every age group, including children 3-10, junior high, and high school
youth.

To register, visit //www.elca.org/gme , or contact Mary Brennan
mbrennan@episcopalchurch.org at 212-716-6223 for further information.

The Episcopal Church and the ELCA entered into a "full communion"
relationship on January 1, 2001, on the basis of the document "Called to
Common Mission," culminating 30 years of dialogue with one another.

Further information about the full communion relationship between the two
churches is available at
//www.episcopalchurch.org/6947_6995_ENG_HTM.htm.