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ELCA's National Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations
This office works to promote understanding among Christians and greater unity among Christ's people. The activity of ecumenical life in the ELCA is one of cooperation, facilitation, and accompaniment within this church and with our ecumenical companions. The ELCA Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations assists the ELCA as a public church, alive in Christ, and present for the sake of the world. The website for the office includes resources on full communion relationships, national and international interchurch and interfaith organizations, information on formal theological dialogues, and contacts with the global Lutheran community.
http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Ecumenical-and-Inter-Religious-Relations.aspx

Full Communion Partners - Local Jurisdictions

• Diocese of Olympia (Episcopal Church)
• Seattle Presbytery (Presbyterian Church (USA))
• Presbytery of North Puget Sound (Presbyterian Church (USA))
• Pacific Northwest Conference, United Church of Christ

Full Communion Partner Churches

• Lutheran World Federation 
• The Episcopal Church, USA 
• The Moravian Church in America 
• Presbyterian Church (USA) 
• Reformed Church in America 
• United Church of Christ 

Interim Eucharist Sharing Partner - Local Jurisdiction

• Pacific Northwest Conference, United Methodist Church

Dialogue Partners - Local Jurisdictions

• Archdiocese of Seattle   (Roman Catholic Church)
• Northwest District (Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod)

Cooperative Organizations

• The Church Council of Greater Seattle
• The Washington Association of Churches

Ecumenical Associations

• Church Council of Greater Seattle 
• Washington Association of Churches 
• For information about the ELCA's Full Communion, bilateral dialogues, and interfaith relations http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Ecumenical-and-Inter-Religious-Relations.aspx 

Other Ecumenical Organizations

• Earth Ministry
  Earth Ministry's mission is to inspire and mobilize the Christian community to play a leadership role in building a just and sustainable future. The group works in partnership with congregations and individuals to practically respond to this great moral challenge through education, individual and congregational lifestyle choices, and organizing for social change through environmental advocacy. Earth Ministry directly supports a network of 150 congregational associates ("Colleagues") representing over 100 Puget Sound area congregations, and has a membership of approximately 1,500. While rooted in the Christian faith, many members come from diverse spiritual traditions. Programs and resources are available to all.
  
• The Community of the Cross of Nails
  The Community of the Cross of Nails is a world-wide community of individuals and groups, who share a commitment to a practical vision of reconciliation and a genuine intention to live a disciplined Christian life.
  

Inter-Faith Links

• American Jewish Committee   Seattle Chapter
• Acacia Foundation (local Turkish Muslim cultural organization)