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Kristina Diaz (left), a 24 year-old
Lutheran (ELCA), recently relocated from Puerto Rico,
where she grew up, to Chicago, to pursue a second degree in
Graphic Design. A few months prior to the move, Kristina
began in a new leadership role as co-chair for a
multi-denominational, or ecumenical, young women’s group
called Tirzah. This group seeks to bridge the gaps between
young women and church leadership.
Her involvement in Tirzah has
helped strengthen not only her faith but her connection to other
strong women committed to working for justice. She says, “I
have had the privilege of being part of a group of young
women that have taught me about justice for women and the
importance of having a space to share our own stories.”
Kristina will continue as the
Lutheran (ELCA) representative for Tirzah until the fall.
When her term is over, she will find a new young
adult woman to take her place.
Vidhya
Rani Shares Message
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excerpt of
Vidhya Rani's interview with
Mosaic
Television,
the video magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. "Beyond Tsunami: Lutherans Respond",
will be released June 1,
2005.
"I always would say that women’s issues are global
issues. It is not regional. It is irrespective of religion,
caste, region, color or creed. A woman is a woman," says
Rani,
of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in India and director of the
Slum Women’s
Advancement Program (SWAP),
a
non-governmental organization that works
to bring social change through awareness, empowerment,
leadership and economic independence for women.
Rani
discusses the effect the tsunami has had on the men and
women of her community. In this video clip Rani shares her message for Lutherans in America. Her
inspiring words reiterate that we, as Lutheran
and Christian women in America, need to remember to remain connected to our
sisters around the globe.
To order a copy of "Beyond Tsunami: Lutherans Respond"
for $19.95 each on DVD or VHS video, visit
Mosaic Television
or call
800-638-3522, ext. 6009.
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