Christa M. Compton Elected Bishop of the ELCA New Jersey Synod
The Rev. Christa M. Compton, Chatham, N.J., was elected June 7 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the New Jersey Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, June 5-7 at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel & Executive Meeting Center in East Brunswick, N.J.
Bishop Eaton Statement on Gaza Hospital Attack
Benjamin Quanbeck Elected Bishop of the ELCA Montana Synod
The Rev. Benjamin K. Quanbeck, Billings, Mont., was elected May 31 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Montana Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, May 30-31 at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls, Mont.
Constanze Hagmaier Reelected Bishop of the ELCA South Dakota Synod
The Rev. Constanze Hagmaier was reelected May 30 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the South Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, May 30-31 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Yehiel Curry Reelected Bishop of the ELCA Metropolitan Chicago Synod
The Rev. Yehiel Curry was reelected May 30 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, May 30-31 at the Q Center in St. Charles, Ill.
William Tesch Reelected Bishop of the ELCA Northwestern Minnesota Synod
The Rev. William “Bill” Tesch was reelected May 31 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Northwestern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, May 31–June 1 at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn.
Kevin Strickland Reelected Bishop of the ELCA Southeastern Synod
The Rev. Kevin L. Strickland was reelected May 29 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, May 29-31 at the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center in Columbus, Ga.
Bishop Eaton Responds to Travel Ban
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has responded to the Trump administration’s travel ban scheduled to go into effect June 9. The ban restricts entry into the United States from 12 countries, several of which are majority Muslim countries.
Bishop Eaton Statement on Travel Ban
Emily Hartner Elected Bishop of the ELCA North Carolina Synod
The Rev. Emily Hartner, Charlotte, N.C., was elected May 31 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, May 29-31 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, N.C.
Regina Hassanally Reelected Bishop of the ELCA Southeastern Minnesota Synod
The Rev. Regina Hassanally was reelected May 30 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, May 30-31 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato, Minn.
Laurie Larson Caesar Reelected Bishop of the ELCA Oregon Synod
The Rev. Laurie A. Larson Caesar was reelected May 31 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Oregon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, May 30–June 1 at the Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront in Portland, Ore.
Julie E. Schneider-Thomas Elected Bishop of the ELCA North/West Lower Michigan Synod
The Rev. Julie E. Schneider-Thomas was elected May 20 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Bishop Eaton Issues Statement on Fatal Shooting of Two Israeli Embassy Staff in Washington, D.C.
Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a statement on the deadly shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff outside an event in Washington, D.C.
Tracey Breashears Schultz Elected Bishop of the ELCA Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod
The Rev. Tracey Breashears Schultz, Houston, Texas, was elected May 17 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, May 16-17 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel in New Orleans, La.
Shelley Bryan Wee Reelected Bishop of the ELCA Northwest Washington Synod
The Rev. Shelley Bryan Wee was reelected May 16 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Northwest Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, May 16-17 at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in Everett, Wash.
A Message From Bishop Eaton for the Fifth Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder
May 25 marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. In observance of this day, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a video message addressing the “horrific act that revealed the deadly reality of racism in the United States for many across the world.
Katrina Foster Elected Bishop of the ELCA Metropolitan New York Synod
The Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster, New York, N.Y., was elected May 3 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, May 2-3 at the Marriott Melville Long Island hotel in New York, N.Y.
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Eaton on the Election of Pope Leo XIV
We of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America join with people around the world in praying for the ministry of Pope Leo XIV. We rejoice with the people of the Roman Catholic Church, especially those in our communities, as they joyfully receive their new shepherd.
Pastoral Message on the Death of Pope Francis
On this Easter Monday, we of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America join with people around the world in heartfelt grief at the death of Pope Francis, and we celebrate his life eternal in Jesus Christ.
