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ELCA Conference of Bishops calls for permanent bilateral cease-fire in Gaza
The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA added its voice to concerns about international situations during its meeting Feb. 27-March 5 at Eaglewood Resort in Itasca, Ill.
The Bishops issued a statement and sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling for a permanent bilateral cease-fire in Gaza and urging the president and legislators βto do everything in their power to bring an end to the current suffering and lay the foundation for lasting peace with justice.β
The conference is an advisory body of the ELCA that comprises 65 synod bishops, the presiding bishop and the secretary.
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As bishops and as Christians, we pledge ourselves to accompanying both migrants and those who serve migrants with protection, advocacy, representation and opportunities, and we urge all people of goodwill to join us.
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