Last week Grace Rao and Cori Wierenga taught our advanced course about the role of women in the church, about the role of deaconesses in this world and specifically in the church and also about peace related issues. Members of the LCSA Women's League were present, but also deans of the Church, pastors, vicars and a number of advanced students from Kenya and Nigeria together with some young women, who are eager to join the deaconess course.
Ms. Grace Rao from LCMS World Relief and Human Care was here all along and gave a good overview into both subjects she offered. The lively discussion that ensued was well handled by her and I have the impression that it served the Church well, that this vital discussion between the women's league, members of the Church Council and also pastors and vicars took place. There were a number of burning issues, which needed the imput from all sides and sitting around the table for eight hours every day really gave ample time to touch most of these in a constructive and meaningful way.
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