A Study for Congregations to all member churches. The study's purpose is to encourage discussion among members on various gambling issues. More than 30 pastors and lay leaders from predominantly African American ELCA congregations attended a training event on developing a radio ministry for outreach in African American communities . The participants learned elements of radio broadcasting, how to identify their target audience and how to write an effective script.
Radio is one way to develop outreach efforts in order for people to get excited about the church.
Lutheran-affilated Bethany of the Northwest and Providence General Medical Center, both of Everett, Wash., developed an ecumenical partnership and formed the city's first transitional care service center, providing rehabilitation for those with serious illness or injury. The National Association for Campus Activities gave its Multicultural Program Award to Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill. , for the school's programs and services regarding cultural diversity and awareness. Hegardt served as ambassador of Sweden to the Republic of Ireland and counsel general to Northern Germany. The Board of Trustees said these funds will be used to strengthen the college's endowment fund. Bread for the World started an Offering of Letters campaign , urging congregations to write Congress asking for foreign policies that benefit the poor and hungry people of Africa, not the mainly high-income people and businesses.