http://www.elca.org/news Official news releases of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 2013-06-18T09:24:11 ... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5313 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5313 2013-06-17T17:05:36 ... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5312 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5312 2013-06-17T16:23:18 ... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5311 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5311 2013-06-14T17:08:13 ... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5308 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5308 2013-06-13T13:58:59 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. H. Julian Gordy, the Rev. Ralph E. Jones, the Rev. Kurt F. Kusserow, the Rev. Lawrence R. Wohlrabe and the Rev. David B. Zellmer were re-elected this spring to serve six-year terms as synod bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. H. Julian Gordy Gordy, bishop of the ELCA Southeastern Synod, was re-elected for a second six-year term on the first ballot during the synod’s assembly May 31-June 2 in Chattanooga, Tenn. Prior to being elected... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5306 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5306 2013-06-12T13:19:42 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. James S. Dunlop, Littlestown, Pa., was elected June 8 to a six-year term as bishop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Dunlop was elected on the fifth ballot during the synod’s assembly June 6-8 in Grantham, Pa. “I felt the movement of the Holy Spirit in the assembly, and I am humbled by the confidence that the Lower Susquehanna Synod has shown in me,” said Dunlop. “It is an incredible time of change fo... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5305 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5305 2013-06-12T10:12:26 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Tracie L. Bartholomew, Lawrenceville, N.J., was elected June 8 to a six-year term as bishop of the New Jersey Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Bartholomew was elected on the fifth ballot during the synod’s assembly June 6-8 in East Brunswick, N.J. “I ask for prayers for me and for our congregations as we transition into this new chapter in our synod. I can't wait to see what new adventures lie ahead,” said Bartholomew. ... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5304 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5304 2013-06-12T10:04:33 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Roger R. Gustafson, Olathe, Kan., was elected June 8 to a six-year term as bishop of the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Gustafson was elected on the fifth ballot during the synod’s assembly June 6-9 in Overland Park, Kan. “Love God, love neighbor. According to Jesus, that’s the ethic that fuels a life of significance and abundance, a life that is satisfying before God,” said Gustafson. “I pray for the wisdom... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5303 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5303 2013-06-06T16:32:24 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Jessica R. Crist, the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton and the Rev. Wayne N. Miller were re-elected this spring to serve second six-year terms as synod bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Crist, bishop of the ELCA Montana Synod, was re-elected on the first ballot during the synod assembly May 31-June 2 in Great Falls, Mont. Prior to becoming bishop, Crist served as associate to the bishop of the ELCA Montana Synod from 2003 to 2007, a... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5302 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5302 2013-06-04T17:17:40 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Richard N. Hoyme, Chippewa Falls, Wis., was elected June 2 to a six-year term as bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Hoyme was elected on the fifth ballot during the synod assembly June 1-2 in Eau Claire, Wis. “Jesus tells us we are created to love God and love people. I am praying that as the bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, I can truly live those words, and through God's grace, ... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5301 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5301 2013-06-01T14:09:52 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. R. Guy Erwin was elected May 31 to a six- year term as bishop of the Southwest California Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) at the synod’s assembly May 30-June 1 in Woodland Hills, Calif. Erwin was elected on the sixth ballot receiving 210 votes of 381 cast. The Rev. Scott Maxwell-Doherty, campus pastor at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Calif., received 171 votes. The bishop-elect is interim pastor of F... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5300 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5300 2013-05-24T07:40:04 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Craig Alan Satterlee was elected May 21 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). He was elected on the fifth ballot during the synod assembly May 19-21 in Lansing, Mich. “The church has done something bold by electing as bishop someone who has a disability and is legally blind. The playbook hasn’t been written yet, but the church and the world will take notice. This ... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5299 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5299 2013-05-22T16:54:10 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Michael W. Rinehart and the Rev. David H. Brauer-Rieke were re-elected to serve second six-year terms as synod bishops in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Rinehart, bishop of the ELCA Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, was re-elected on the first ballot during the synod assembly May 16-18 in Navasota, Texas. He was first elected in 2007. Prior to becoming bishop he served as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Conroe, Texas, from 1997 ... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5298 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5298 2013-05-22T16:16:42 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Brian Kirby Unti, Renton, Wash., was elected May 18 to a six-year term as bishop of the Northwest Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Unti was elected on the fourth ballot during the synod assembly May 16-18 in Lynnwood, Wash. “I am overwhelmed and humbled, and I look forward to the future with great anticipation,” said Unti, who serves as pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Renton. Unti was elected on the... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5297 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5297 2013-05-21T17:14:48 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has made worship resources available May 21 in response to recent severe storms across the Midwest. Through Lutheran Disaster Response, ELCA members and congregations are supporting tornado survivors in partnership with local Lutheran affiliates and ELCA synods. In a letter to congregations the Rev. Michael K. Girlinghouse, bishop of the ELCA Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod, asked members to pray for affected communit... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5296 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5296 2013-05-08T13:06:42 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Robert G. Schaefer, Venice, Fla., was elected May 4 to a six-year term as bishop of the Florida-Bahamas Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Schaefer was elected on the sixth ballot during the synod assembly May 2-4 in Orlando, Fla. “I am deeply grateful for the confidence that our assembly has placed in me in this call to serve as their bishop,” said Schaefer, who serves as lead pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran in Venice. “I p... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5295 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5295 2013-05-02T17:00:49 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Rodger C. Prois, Storm Lake, Iowa, was elected April 27 to a six-year term as bishop of the Western Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Prois was elected on the fifth ballot during the synod assembly April 26-28 in Sioux City, Iowa. Prois serves as interim pastor at St. Mark Lutheran in Sioux City, Iowa, and New Life Lutheran in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. He will be installed as bishop Sept. 1 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ch... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5294 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5294 2013-04-25T14:18:40 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- In observance of World Malaria Day April 25, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is emphasizing its commitment to help bring an end to malaria-related deaths with a week- long effort to raise $250,000 for the ELCA Malaria Campaign. The money raised April 22-29 will help spur the ELCA’s anti-malaria efforts in Uganda, where the disease is the leading cause of death among children under the age of 5. “Gifts given to the ELCA Malaria Campaign this w... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5293 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5293 2013-04-23T16:52:40 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) continues to advocate for comprehensive federal immigration reform as the Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearings on legislation that calls for reform. A bipartisan group of senators introduced a reform bill April 17. In anticipation of the Senate’s bill, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service sponsored a leadership summit April 14-16 that brought together 40 Lutheran leaders from across the country to Capi... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5292 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5292 2013-04-17T22:23:01 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- In an April 12 letter to President Obama, leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) urged the administration and others in the international community to find new avenues toward peace in Syria and strive to resolve the civil war there through diplomacy. In their letter, the ELCA presiding bishop and four synod bishops offered their appreciation for Obama’s chosen “path of restraint,” particularly as the bishops have heard louder calls in re... http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5291 http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=5291