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camaraderie register new to the elca find a church directory careers newsletters myelca elca good gifts give search en es how we serve elca in society ministries of diverse cultures and communities ministries of diverse cultures communities mdcc the ministries of diverse cultures and communities mdcc team assists the evangelical lutheran church in america elca in becoming more culturally diverse and anti racist by working with elca congregations synods churchwide colleagues communities agencies and institutions within the elca the mdcc team strives to accomplish the shared goal of full partnership and participation of people from african descent african national arab and middle eastern asian and pacific islander indigenous and latino communities in the life of this church read quarterly report contact us ministries of diverse cultures and communities living god s call to diversity and justice building a more inclusive elca the ministries of diverse cultures and communities mdcc team equips the elca to live more fully into its call to be a diverse inclusive and anti racist church working in partnership with congregations synods churchwide colleagues institutions and communities the mdcc team supports the shared goal of full participation of people of african descent african nationals arab and middle eastern asian and pacific islander indigenous and latino heritage in the life of this church through resources consultation and collaborative programming the mdcc team helps all expressions of the church embrace the beauty and richness of god s diverse creation the team draws deeply on the wisdom gifts and lived experiences of diverse communities and sovereign tribal nations whose faithful witness strengthens the elca s ministry and proclaims christ s love and justice in the world together we seek to nurture a church where every community s story is honored every person s gifts are uplifted and all are invited to walk together in god s mission of reconciliation justice and abundant life our diverse ministries african descent and african nationals we celebrate people of african ancestry honoring their faith culture and leadership while working together for justice unity and vibrant ministry across all communities learn more arab and middle eastern we honor christians of arab and middle eastern heritage descendants of ancient faith communities and embrace their languages stories and witness as integral to our shared mission learn more asian and pacific islander we welcome people of asian and pacific islander heritage honoring diverse languages cultures and faith traditions and working toward ministries rooted in identity unity and service learn more indigenous and tribal relations we partner with indigenous peoples in truth healing and justice facing the harms of colonization repudiating the doctrine of discovery and supporting land acknowledgment and reconciliation learn more latino we honor latinos in the elca embracing their diverse heritage faith 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