Evangelical-Lutheran Mission in Lower Saxony
The Evangelical-Lutheran Mission in Lower Saxony (ELM) sees itself as a bridge builder between cultures and religions and works in partnership with 19 Protestant churches in 15 countries. Led by the Missio Dei, it is involved in a worldwide ecumenical community that lives and witnesses to the faith together.
As a “partner in mission” and supported by the three Evangelical-Lutheran regional churches of Hanover, Braunschweig and Schaumburg-Lippe, the ELM facilitates intercultural encounters and sees the exchange of faith experiences as the core of its work. It promotes intercultural dialog and reflects on the communication of the Gospel in different cultural contexts. The ELM’s mission is to work for peace, justice and the integrity of creation. It strives to encourage and empower people to actively shape their social environments.
A particular focus of the ELM’s work is on supporting human rights, reconciliation and the healing of creation. The ELM takes its responsibility for the world seriously by carrying out advocacy work and representing the interests of those who cannot raise their voices themselves. It also raises public awareness of the diverse experiences and issues from partner churches in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe.
In cultivating this missionary engagement, the ELM strives to share and celebrate the rich diversity and gifts of the global church, always in a spirit of reconciliation and partnership. The ELM is committed to good governance to ensure that it acts transparently and responsibly. In this way, together with its partners, it shapes a life of abundance characterized by mutual respect and shared faith.
Evangelical-Lutheran Mission in Lower Saxony
Georg-Haccius-Str. 9
29320 Hermannsburg
Tel.: +49 5052 69-0
Fax: +49 5052 69222