Alongside our siblings in Christ in Minneapolis and throughout Minnesota and all who have been impacted by aggressive immigration enforcement and violence by federal law enforcement agents, I mourn the shocking shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on Jan. 7, 2026.

As God’s beloved, Christians share in Jesus’ ministry and compassion for the vulnerable. Our prayers remain with the people of Venezuela.

Join us on Jan. 20, 2026, for an evening of centering multiracial voices from across the ELCA. This free program will feature intentional storytelling and provide opportunities for deep listening, reflection and drawing closer as fellow children of God.

Save the date. All ELCA deacons, pastors, bishops and candidates approved for call are invited to a time of intentional connection when we can renew our strength, enjoy camaraderie with colleagues and reflect on the Holy Spirit’s work among us. We will gather under the theme “Woven Together” and center ourselves each day on a thread of that theme.

Read an interview with ELCA Secretary Lucille “CeCee” Mills about how her openness to God’s call has guided her during each stage of her ministry and each new leadership opportunity.

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