| 11/09/09 |
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Lutherans, Others Urge Congress and White House to Address Climate Change
Patricia Benson, Lutheran Coalition for Public Policy in Minnesota
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11/06/09 |
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The Rev. J. David Vasquez, campus pastor at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, assisted the community of Postville, Iowa, during and after a major immigration raid in May 2008. He talks about some of the insights he has gained by studying the Bible with that community and with others working toward immigration reform. |
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| 10/30/09 |
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Lutheran Bishops Advocate for Rights of Immigrants and Refugees
Bishop H. Julian Gordy, ELCA Southeastern Synod, Atlanta
Bishop Steven L. Ullestad, ELCA Northeastern Iowa Synod, Waverly |
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| 10/14/09 |
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Lutheran Bishops Urge for Continued Commitment to Middle East Peace
The Rev. Bruce H. Burnside, bishop, ELCA South-Central Synod of Wisconsin |
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| 10/09/09 |
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ELCA and ELCJHL Bishops Deepen Conversations among Christians and Muslims
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop
The Rev. Munib A. Younan, bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land |
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| 10/05/09 |
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Bishop Benson K. Bagonza, Karagwe Diocese, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, talked with faith leaders prior to the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. Interview with ELCA News Service |
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| 09/25/09 |
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Unity in the body of Jesus Christ was the message for worshipers in North Carolina. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 09/24/09 |
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Pastoral letter from ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson regarding "the varied responses to churchwide assembly actions on human sexuality -- joy, anger, hope, confusion, ambivalence, perhaps even detachment." |
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| 09/23/09 |
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The ELCA's Stand With Africa campaign is coming to a close. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports. |
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| 09/21/09 |
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Two independent Lutheran congregations in San Francisco watched the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolis with special interest. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 09/04/09 |
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ELCA Presiding Bishop: 'What Good News We Have to Share'
New section of ELCA Web site, 'Our Faithful Mission Together' |
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| 09/04/09 |
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A wide range of reactions follow a Lutheran decision to allow gay and lesbian members in committed relationships become pastors. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 08/27/09 |
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Lutheran congregations may or may not see partnered gay or lesbian pastors soon. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 08/22/09 |
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The Churchwide Assembly re-elected Carlos Peña, ELCA vice president. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 08/21/09 |
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The ELCA Churchwide Assembly took a series of votes to change ministry policies that ban partnered homosexuals. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 08/20/09 |
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The ELCA Churchwide Assembly adopted a full-communion agreement with the United Methodist Church. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 08/19/09 |
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The Churchwide Assembly adopted the ELCA's 10th social statement. It addresses a spectrum of topics relevant to human sexuality from a Lutheran perspective. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 08/17/09 |
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ELCA Churchwide Assembly - Minneapolis |
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August 17 - Monday evening - Plenary 1
August 18 - Tuesday morning - Plenary 2
August 18 - Tuesday afternoon - Plenary 3
August 19 - Wednesday morning - Plenary 4
August 19 - Wednesday afternoon - Plenary 5
August 20 - Thursday morning - Plenary 6
August 20 - Thursday afternoon - Plenary 7
August 21 - Friday morning - Plenary 8
August 21 - Friday afternoon - Plenary 9
August 22 - Saturday morning - Plenary 10
August 22 - Saturday afternoon - Plenary 11 |
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| 07/30/09 |
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The 2009 Lutheran Youth Organization convention elected Nicolette Faison to a three-year term as president. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 07/25/09 |
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New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin addressed the 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering in the Louisiana Superdome after all 37,000 participants had completed at least one day of service projects. |
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| 07/14/09 |
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Almost 200 community service projects July 22-26 during the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans will do more than hurricane recovery. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 07/08/09 |
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The ELCA Youth Gathering, July 22-26, will draw tens of thousands to New Orleans. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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07/02/09 |
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Zimbabwe | Lutherans see new signs of hope for the people of Zimbabwe. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports. |
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| 07/02/09 |
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37,000 Lutherans will converge July 22-26 for the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 06/04/09 |
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An ELCA congregation in Wichita is grieving while at the center of media attention. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 05/22/09 |
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Three ELCA pastors embark on a bamboo bicycle trek to help end hunger. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports. |
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Three ELCA Pastors maintain good health and wellness through bicycle riding. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports. |
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Giving up the cost of a fast-food meal can help raise money to end world hunger. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports. |
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| 05/20/09 |
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Graduation at Oak Grove Lutheran School will be May 31 on its Fargo campus. Two months ago, it didn't look like it would happen. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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05/13/09 |
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Singapore | Although Buddhism is the primary religion in Singapore, Lutherans have an important niche for mission and ministry there. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports. |
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Thailand | HIV and AIDS is a significant problem in Thailand. The Church of Christ in Thailand takes a holistic approach to ministry among people living with the disease. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports. |
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Indonesia | The ministry of the Protestant Christian Batak Church in Indonesia is both diverse and extensive. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports. |
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| 05/13/09 |
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Café -- Stirring the Spirit Within | The Web site http://www.boldcafe.org/ is growing in readers, listeners and respect. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 05/01/09 |
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ELCA Book of Faith Embraces Online Social Network | Bible study has entered the 21st century at http://bookoffaith.ning.com/. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 04/24/09 |
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ELCA Seminary Prepares Military Chaplaincy Program | All branches of the U.S. military are moving their chaplain schools within minutes of the ELCA seminary in South Carolina. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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| 04/01/09 |
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Dr. Janet Morgan Riggs was named president of Gettysburg College.
She has a history with the college that paints their future.
The college is dealing with the financial situation most institutions of higher learning face today. |
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| 03/26/09 |
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Easter Message 2009
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop |
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| 03/17/09 |
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ELCA Bishops Participate in HIV Screening
+ Bishop Paul Stumme-Diers, ELCA Greater Milwaukee Synod
+ Bishop Marie C. Jerge, ELCA Upstate New York Synod
+ Bishop Jon V. Anderson, ELCA Southwestern Minnesota Synod |
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| 02/27/09 |
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Students Declare 'What a Relief!' with Lutheran Disaster Response | About 400 college and university students are planning a special alternative spring break. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports. |
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| 02/24/09 |
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Lutherans continue response to the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe was once known as the breadbasket of Southern Africa. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports. |
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| 01/30/09 |
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ELCA Task Force Concludes Work on Social Statement, Ministry Standards | The Rev. Peter Strommen, Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake, Minn., chairs the Task Force for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's (ELCA) Studies on Sexuality. |
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01/28/09 |
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Lutheran college and university students have organized across the various church bodies for more than 86 years. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service was established to help resettle millions displaced by World War II. It continues its work in a time when immigration has become a controversial political issue. Frank Imhoff reports. |
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