Shoulder-to-Shoulder 2006

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Through a generous grant provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, youth and young adults spent part of their summer immersed in a "Shoulder-to-Shoulder" learning opportunity with youth members from Salam Arabic Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, New York. Salam Lutheran was one of the churches greatly affected by the events of September 11, 2001. Pastor El-Yateem and Salam Lutheran have played a crucial role in pulling together Christian, Muslim, Jewish leaders, public officials, and young people in conversation and action for peace and understandi

Each participant involved in the Shoulder-to-Shoulder experience came back with a unique perspective on their individual experience. These pictures are reflective of their trip.