Subject: IWG letter of support to Lord of Life Lutheran Church
From: Interfaith Working Group <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 7 Feb 1998 23:49:44 -0500 (EST)

The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 12 congregations and
organizations and 54 clergy from 15 religious traditions. If you are in 
the general Philadelphia area and represent a congregation or religious 
organization or are clergy, let us know if you want to be added - all faiths 
are welcome. We will also be happy to help start similar organizations in 
other areas.

October 16, 1997

Lord of Life Lutheran Church
913 Carroll Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

We were greatly saddened to learn of your
denomination's decision regarding your pastor, and
heartened by the support that you have shown for Rev.
Sabin.  On behalf of all our members we thank you for
upholding a principle that we all hold dear.  We feel
sure that the strength you have already demonstrated
will allow you to continue in your much-needed work,
supported by your faith and by people of all
religious backgrounds who share your vision of
justice.  God is with you.  You are not alone.

Sincerely,
Barbara Purdom     Christopher Purdom
Interfaith Working Group Coordinators

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215-235-3050                            separation of church and state.