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AALA's Program |
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AALA functions as a facilatator rather than a service provider- Making use of networking opportunities to link valuable human resources within the church community. A major goal of AALA is to create a network of Key African American leaders across the ELCA to develop and share model programs that will have positive effects in communities worldwide.
Through its chapters and Biennial Conventions, AALA promotes and develops
important linkages, builds regional support, identifies social problems,
focuses on economic and political issues, develops related strategies, and
provides fellowship and sharing opportunities. AALA also provides a forum
for theological reflections for clergy and lay members.
AALA also serves as an information resource for its members and strives to
develop leaders in the African American community to become involved in the
mainstream of ELCA life.
AALA is committed to an aggressive program designed to empower its members
to be better able to successfully address and resolve issues that impact the
African American Lutheran community.
AALA is committed to assisting the ELCA fulfil its stated purpose to "Carry
out Christ's Great Commission by reaching out to all people to bring them
to faith in Christ..." AALA pledges to work in partnership with the ELCA
Commission for Multicultural Ministries in its efforts to assist the church
to reach the goal of full partnership and participation of African Americans.
And lastly, with god's help, AALA is committed to faithfully serve the
African American Community within the ELCA and to provide its members with
a recognized forum to officially communicate with all expressions of the
church.
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