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This week is the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS - check it out at www.nationalweekofprayerforthehealingofa ids.org and join your fellow Lutherans and people of faith as we take time out this week to pray.
www.nationalweekofprayerforthehealingofaids.org
Every Church, Mosque, Synagogue, Temple and Home is invited to join in prayer, education, advocacy and service for the healing of AIDS in the United States and the World.

ELCA Justice Town Come hear Leymah Gbowee from Liberia speak on March 15! You are invited to a briefing on the prevention of international violence against women from a faith-based, human rights, security and peace building perspective. Join us in 2103 Rayburn House Bldg in D.C. from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, March 15.

ELCA Justice Town 190,978 actions have been taken to end violence against women and girls. Continue the journey and record your action or join one in your community!!
www.saynotoviolence.org
Find out what is happening near you by searching for actions in your city or country. You can search by location, type of action or keyword. Dive into the groundswell of activity, join in and Say NO to violence against women and girls.

ELCA Justice Town Today is International Women's Day. This day is being observed at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women session in New York City.
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"Gender equality and women’s empowerment are fundamental to the global mission of the United Nations to achieve equal rights and dignity for all... But equality for women and girls is also an economic and social imperative. ...

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Lutherans in Chile report much damage after a massive earthquake hit on Saturday, Feb. 27. Your donations are greatly appreciated during this time of need. Financial contributions to support earthquake relief efforts in Chile can be made at https://community.ELCA.org/NetCommunity/ SSLPage.aspx?pid=537 on the ELCA Web site.
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A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 has hit central Chile and triggered a tsunami. The quake struck at approximately 3:30 am local time about 70 miles north-east of the city of Concepcion and 200 miles south of the capital, Santiago. The earthquake is the biggest to hist Chile in 50 years.

ELCA Justice Town Read the latest Climate Justice posting on migration issues at www.elca.org/advocacy.
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Then they also will answer Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you? Then he will answer them, 'Truly I tell you just as you did not do it to one of the least of these you did not do it to me.'- Matthew 25:44-45

ELCA Justice Town Bishop Hanson will hold another Town Hall Forum on Sunday, March 7. Viewers can submit their questions at http://www.elca.org/townhall on the ELCA Web site.
ELCA Presiding Bishop Hosts 'Town Hall Forum' March 7 - News Releases - Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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Forum will be webcast live from Chicago, where Hanson will field questions on a variety of topics.

ELCA Justice Town Health Care Summit currently underway. Watch the proceedings live on C-Span 3 or visit http://www.c-span.org/.
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Today, members of Congress and the Obama Administration, including the President himself, are gathered in Washington, DC to discuss health care reform. You can watch the proceedings live on C-SPAN 3 or ...

ELCA Justice Town Last week to receive the reduced rate for Ecumenical Advocacy Days! Be a part of an action-packed weekend and speak out on justice issues. Register online at advocacydays.org.

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Blessings to you this Ash Wednesday. Enhance your midweek Lenten services through the 2010 Global Mission Lenten Series.
You can also still sign up for the 2010 Climate Justice Lenten Journey. Just visit www.elca.org/advocacy.
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» Who We Are » Our Three Expressions » Churchwide Organization » ELCA Global Mission » Engage in Global Mission » 2010 Global Mission Lenten Series

ELCA Justice Town One month since Haiti's earthquake -- much relief is still needed. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will match gifts to the ELCA Disaster Response. Please consider a donation.

ELCA Justice Town ELCA Lutherans have reported over $425,000 so far for Souper Bowl donations! http://bit.ly/buSz1Z

ELCA Justice Town Need a unique Valentine's Day idea? Check out the Corporate Social Responsibility gift options.
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Unique gift options abound for that special person in your life this Valentine's Day. The following are just a few ways to support those who produce and farm fairly traded products. Green America's Green Gift Guide and TransFair USA's Gifts of Fairness

ELCA Justice Town Over $4 million generated for Souper Bowl of Caring 2010, and reports are still coming in. Did you participate? Tell us about it!
www.souperbowl.org
Join the movement that is transforming Super Bowl weekend into the nation’s largest youth-led weekend of giving and serving.

ELCA Justice Town ELCA youth return to New Orleans in 2012.
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