ELCA NEWS SERVICE – July 3, 2006
Lutherans and Muslims Assess Tsunami Relief, Plan Cooperation 06-093-FI
MEDAN, Indonesia (ELCA) — The earthquake and tsunami of December 2004 was centered off the coast of Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The predominantly Muslim area began working closely with Christian relief agencies, and inter-religious friendships developed across the region. Approximately 85 Muslim and Lutheran leaders came here to the capital of the North Sumatra province for a seminar, “Dialogue in Life,” June 27-30 to discuss and plan their future cooperation in meeting human needs.
