Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration

400 Hempstead Avenue,Malverne NY 11565

15 January, 2023

Description

Zoom Link The primary purposes of ADLA are to develop a full partnership between the ELCA and the African Descent community through evangelism, worship and social ministry, to provide a vehicle to unify and convey the needs and concerns of the African Descent members of the ELCA throughout all of its existing expressions, and to Help assure that each individual, made in the image of God, will be respected as a unique gift to the church and the community. This chapter seeks to provide a conduit to the Metro NY Synod for the expression of contributions and concerns of Lutherans of African Descent, to identify and promote the training of persons of African Descent for clergy and lay leadership, and to foster a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the unique culture and heritage people of African descent bring to the church. The Metro NY Chapter enjoys the support of this Synod’s Bishop in many of its activities, the most prominent of which is the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. commemorative service held in January each year and at which scholarships are awarded to seminarians, diakonia students and other persons studying for lay leadership. Meetings are held bi-monthly March, June, September and the Annual Meeting in November. Other ADLA Chapters are in Philadelphia, California, Cleveland, Delaware-Maryland, North Carolina, Chicago, and Las Vegas. We join with our brothers and sisters as members of the National African Descent Association. As such, we pledge our support to National ADLA to further the goals of the organization on a local as well as a national level. Vision Statement We, the African Descent Lutheran Association, are people of God rooted in the gospel and redeemed by Jesus Christ. We are committed to living out our faith by expressing our love for one another and affirming ourselves and our cultural heritage as gifts to the church (ELCA). Membership Goals Members are expected to: Be a resource for leading conversations on race, ethnicity and culture in congregationsWork toward a full realization of the unity that is found in Jesus ChristCelebrate diversity in the human familyProclaim our freedom in ChristAdvocate a ministry of reconciliation among diverse people in the church and societyBecome fully engaged with the affairs of the ELCA assemblies, synods, regions and congregationsBe an active and contributing member of this Chapter. Membership dues are payable in January each year and are valid through December. Meetings are once every two months via zoom. Don’t let the name fool you. ADLA welcomes all Lutherans who share its goals of inclusiveness and active ministry within the ELCA. The cost of annual membership is a bargain. Individual………………$ 25 Family......................$35 Senior (55+) …………$ 15 Full-time Student.....$20 National dues for everyone... $ 15 ADLA is member-friendly. It provides opportunities to share one’s faith, experiences, concerns and ideas. You become part of a church-wide ministry that can provide valuable resources, contacts and financial aid. SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? JOIN NOW! Please provide the following information to [email protected]: NAME, ADDRESS, EMAIL ADDRESS, PHONE/CELL NUMBER, NAME OF CONGREGATION