ELCA in the News

Articles about the ELCA and its members in the media

 

Sioux City Journal - Sioux City, Iowa | 11-5-09

Churches join front line defense against flu
There's something besides hymnals, Bibles and attendance cards in the pews at First Lutheran Church ELCA in Sioux City. Two bottles of germ-X. The hand sanitizers were purchased when a parishioner approached the Rev. Alan Wicks three weeks ago, saying he was willing to buy $250 worth of the material to help ensure viruses didn't spread during Sunday services. A bottle was placed at each end of every pew. They've been used regularly ever since. In addition to prayer, germ-X represents a line of protection to ward off H1N1 and other seasonal bugs. Churches across Siouxland have taken note.

San Marcos Daily Record - San Marcos, Texas | 11-5-09

General Motors chairman to speak at Texas Lutheran
In his first public address in Texas since taking over as chairman of General Motors, Ed Whitacre will speak on the American automobile industry and the global economy at Texas Lutheran University (TLU) on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Whitacre, who taught at TLU after retiring from AT&T, will speak in Jackson Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The audience will have the opportunity for Q&A with Whitacre at the end of his presentation. Admission is free, and doors to the 1,100-seat auditorium open at 7 p.m. Whitacre served the university as executive professor of Business-In-Residence until he joined General Motors. This will be the third speech he delivers at the campus.

San Antonio Business Journal - San Antonio, Texas | 11-4-09

GM Chairman Whitacre will address Texas Lutheran University

Tri City Times - Imlay City, Mich. | 11-4-09

Greater demand at local pantries
Local food pantries and kitchens are anticipating rising numbers of individuals and families in need of their generosity and services this winter. Linda Looper, coordinator of the food pantry and community kitchen at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Imlay City, said nearly 3,100 people have partaken of the twice-weekly meals at the church since the start of the year. That number compares to 1,710 participants in all of 2008. "There are definitely more people coming in," said Looper. "We're feeding about 50 or more people a night. There is a greater need out there because of the economy."