Paul R. Nelson, Director, Subject Files 1976, 1980-1997; 1993-1997.

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Paul R. Nelson, Director, Subject Files 1976, 1980-1997; 1993-1997.

These records were collected by the Rev. Paul R. Nelson, director for worship in the Division for Congregational Ministries, and by the Rev. Michael Rothaar, acting director for worship, 1994-1995. Categories include general information about the Task Force; meetings; drafts of the statement on sacramental practices, the study guide, and the Spanish-language version, El Uso de los Medios de Gracia; reviews and responses to the various drafts; and materials used as background for the study.

14 boxes (5.4 cubic ft.)

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Division for Congregational Ministries

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At the 1989 churchwide Assembly "A Statement on Communion Practices" was approved for continued use in the ELCA. The Conference of Bishops had recommended a statement on sacramental practices be prepared as a guide to the ELCA and that such a study be carried out by a committee comprised of persons representing the Conference of Bishops, the teaching theologians of this church, the Division of Ministry, the division for Congregational Ministries, and the Department for Ecumenical Af...

Nelson, Paul R.(Paul Raymond), 1951-

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Lathrop, Gordon

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