LHRA - Lutheran Human Relations Association
LHRA - Lutheran Human Relations

Founded in 1953

Lutheran Human Relations Association
1821 N. 16th St.
Milwaukee , WI 53205
Phone: 414-536-0585
Fax: 414-536-0690
Email:

Luthern Human Relations Association - Bringing People Together

 
LHRA Events and Training Programs

Anti-Racism Training Programs and Workshops

Friday, March 10, 2006
Luther Ridge/Luther Rock Camp Board
Cross Cultural Seminar
Arden, North Carolina

Saturday, April 22, 2006
“Widening the Circle” Training
Progressive Action
Dekoven Retreat Center, Racine, WI

 Saturday, May 20, 2006
“Tools and Strategies: Building a Cross-Cultural Church-
Full day citywide and ecumenical workshop for congregational anti-racism teams.
Divine Word, Milwaukee, WI

The following workshops/events are pending:

Septmeber 2006
Anti-racism work with board ofLutheran Lesbian & Gay Ministries
Atlanta, Georgia

August 3-5, 2007
LHRA’s 55th Anniversary Celebration/Institute
Contact LHRA to help with planning or to coordinate participation for a group in your region

Date Pending
Milwaukee Area United Methodist Congregations
Workshop in conjunction with Christos Ministries

LHRA staff is participating in the following workshops or programs:

April 7-9, 2006
Midwest LGBT Power Summit
Milwaukee, WI

April 25-27, 2006
15 th Annual Gamaliel National Clergy Training
University of St. Mary of the Lakes
Mundelein, IL

May 12-18, 2006
Latino Academy
Sponsored by the Grand Canyon Synod, ELCA
Phoenix, AZ

Ongoing

Anti-racism Team Co-Convener
Greater Milwaukee Synod

African Decent Strategy meetings-
In conjunction with the Greater Milwaukee Synod, ELCA

Milwaukee Human Rights Committee
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms Against Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

Citywide Taskforce
Community Workforce on Economic Development
Milwaukee, WI

Jazz For Justice

LHRA Annual Fall Event
JAZZ FOR JUSTICE

Held Saturday, November 12, 2005.

Thank you to all who participated.

We hope to see you at the next Jazz for Justice-
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Faith Lutheran Church
Cedarburg, WI.

An evening of jazz, fellowship, food and a silent auction. Featuring the music of Direct Flow. More details coming soon.  

If you would like to host a Jazz for Justice in your area, or another fundraising event for LHRA, please contact us. We would be glad to help you plan an event.
 

Eric Jacoson Jazz Band
Eric Jacobson belts out a tune with his jazz quartet.

LHRA board member and past LHRA executive director
LHRA Board member Linda Warren visits with Joyce Caldwell, past LHRA Executive Director and current LHRA facilitator/consultant.

LHRA board members and Jazz for Justice MC.
Marilyn Miller, LHRA Executive Director (far left) gathers with board members Madeleine Turner, Dr. Larisa Johnson-Tong, John Dubord, Linda Warren, and the M.C. for the evening, Rev. Harvard Stephens.

LHRA board members
Several longtime LHRA members were honored for their faithful support of the association and their tireless work in breaking down racial and other barriers. From left to right are: Jon and Lyn Schoenfeld, Lucy Fischer, Joyce Ellwanger, Gerhard Fischer, Rev. Joe Ellwanger, LHRA Executive Director Marilyn Miller, and Rev. Harvard Stephens.


 

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