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The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 4), June 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 4), June 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard
In February of this year, the Federation of Evangelical Lutheran Churches (FELCSA) in Southern Africa held its fourth conference. The meeting was marked by sharp disagreement, according to a LCUSA news report, between white and black delegates over the question of declaring public support for the strong opposition of the black Lutherans to South Africa's apartheid policies.
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 2), Mar 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 2), Mar 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has designated LHRAA as recipient of a $4700 grant in support of developing a regional thrust to respond to problems of racism at local level. The amount was allocated from a special item authorized by the 1971 Milwaukee Convention of the Synod when a resolution was passed calling for a concerted effort to combat racism.
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 8), Oct 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 8), Oct 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard
North American Lutheran Christians must come alive to the truth that the words, spoken by their missionaries with all force and love, will not be believed as long as the actions of the society out of which that proclaimer has come - actions which result in exploitation of the poor and hungry of the world to maintain an already opulent, luxury-oriented society - betray the words of the Word.
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 1), Jan-Feb 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 1), Jan-Feb 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard
With this issue of The Vanguard the Lutheran Human Relations Association of America will begin a new facet of its ministry and service to the church. Now in its twentieth year, LHRAA has, whenever possible, worked closely with leaders and members of the three major Lutheran church bodies as catalyst and resource in the area of human relations, designing and implementing programs to equip laity and clergy for leadership roles. Another avenue of communication is now being opened.
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 7), Sep 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 7), Sep 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard
LHRAA Executive Secretary, Karl Lutze attended the Northwest Regional Conference in Tacoma, Wash., August 2 and 3. Pastor Lutze is a three-year member of the Executive Committee of the National Indian Lutheran Board, and a charter member and past president of Lutheran Church and Indian people. His report of the Tacoma meeting follows:
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 10), Dec 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 10), Dec 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard
In the spring of 1968, shortly after the Los Angeles Chapter of LHRAA was organized, plans for implementing a summer recreation project were made. Target for the first year was to present sewing classes for teenage girls caught in innercity communities where recreational resources were in short supply. A newsletter to some 350 Lutheran churches in Los Angeles and Orange Counties elicited used sewing machines, money and yardage with which to supply the classes, and women volunteers to teach. That first summer, six sites were staffed with a total enrollment of 150 girls.
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 9), Nov. 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 9), Nov. 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard
The following listing is taken from the Adult Education Series, The Lutheran Church in America, presented by the Board of Publication, 2900 Queen Lane, Philadelphia, Pa. 19-129. These titles were chosen for review by The Vanguard because they relate the Christian commitment to specific problems in society and specific issues in human relations. Each set of books is designed as a study course for church/ discussion groups. We recommend them especially for white North American Christians - for use by the entire congregation, the social service committee, the elders, the adult Bible class - and urge that they be taken …
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 6), Aug 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 6), Aug 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard
Commending the LCMS delegates for the fine resolutions of concern for human relations affairs which have been voted for in past conventions, Mr. Richard Fox, LHRAA president, said however, that "in the implementation of these resolutions much remains to be done.''
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 5), July 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 5), July 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard
The National Indian Lutheran Board implementing a resolution of the NILB/LUCHIP Conference, August 1972, has announced that an NILB reorganization process is now underway, scheduled for completion in December 1973
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 3), Apr-May 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard (Vol. 20, No. 3), Apr-May 1973, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America
The Vanguard
The gathering of armed government personnel, the sound of fired weapons, and the entrenched commitment of Indian people at Wounded Knee, South Dakota, constitute a chilling and grim reminder of a senseless slaughter of innocents less than 85 years ago at the very same site. That occasion saw U.S. troops bearing down on defenseless men, women, and children in the little village.