“With all my heart, I thank you for your welcome. I hope to serve among you in Christ’s name.” Read Living Lutheran’s story on ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry’s installation.

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Yehiel Curry was installed as presiding bishop of the ELCA on Oct. 4 at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Watch his installation service now.