The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) was formed in 1987 by the merger of the American Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church in America, and the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches. The Office on World Community was established in 1973 as a joint project of the National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (USANC) and the...
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) was formed in 1987 by the merger of the American Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church in America, and the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches. The Office on World Community was established in 1973 as a joint project of the National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (USANC) and the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A., to inform USANC members of world community needs, events, and issues and U.N. activities. In 1977, the Lutheran World Ministries (LWM) was established as the successor body of the (USANC). LWM was a joint agency of the Lutheran Church in America, the American Lutheran Church, and the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches. Its programs focused on world mission, theological and social study, volunteer service, publicity and communication, and international scholarship exchange. The Directors were Edward C. May (1973-1984) and Ralston H. Deffenbaugh, Jr. (1985-1987). LWM/Office on World Community supported the struggle for independence for Namibia and against apartheid in South Africa and worked with and provided assistance to the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) and U.S. and international organizations against apartheid. In 1987, LWM was terminated with the establishment of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The issues of
Nambia Update and
Dateline: Namibia on this website were digitized from a collection borrowed from the
ELCA Archives. The ELCA Archives also provided the movie
A Cry for Freedom.
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