ELCA NEWS SERVICE September 2, 2010 ELCA Congregations to Host Gatherings, Strive to be Centers of Hospitality 10-237-MRC CHICAGO (ELCA) -- People around the world are on the move, and Lutherans are examining some of the reasons why -- climate change, food security, civil and political unrest and more. To address the global and local realities of migration and accompaniment, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is hosting "Glocal Mission Gatherings" this fall and next year to help congregations serve as centers of hospitality. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4624 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews