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Kristen Papson Elected Bishop of the ELCA Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod

June 25, 2025

The Rev. Kristen Papson, Erie, Pa., was elected June 14 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, June 13-14 at Thiel College in Greenville, Pa.

Scott Dalen Elected Bishop of the Western Iowa Synod

June 24, 2025

The Rev. Scott A. Dalen, Underwood, Iowa, was elected June 14 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Western Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, June 13-14 at the Nativity Parish Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Keith Marshall Elected Bishop of the Southwestern Washington Synod

June 23, 2025

The Rev. Keith A. Marshall, Enumclaw, Wash., was elected on June 14 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Southwestern Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, June 13-14 at the Olson Auditorium at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Wash.

Melissa Stoller Elected Bishop of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod

June 17, 2025

The Rev. Melissa L. Stoller, Pittsburgh, was elected on June 13 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, June 12-14 at La Roche University in Pittsburgh.

Stephen Herr Elected Bishop of the ELCA Lower Susquehanna Synod

June 16, 2025

The Rev. Stephen R. Herr, Gettysburg, Pa., was elected June 7 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, June 5-7 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in York, Pa.

Donna Simon Elected Bishop of the Central States Synod

June 16, 2025

The Rev. Donna J. Simon, Kansas City, Mo., was elected June 7 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, June 5-7 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Olathe, Kan.

Philip Hirsch Elected Bishop of the ELCA Metropolitan, D.C., Synod

June 13, 2025

The Rev. Philip C. Hirsch, Chicago, was elected June 7 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Metropolitan, D.C., Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, June 6-7 at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Convention Center in Hyattsville, Md.

Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt Reelected Bishop of the ELCA Southern Ohio Synod

June 12, 2025

The Rev. Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt was reelected June 6 to serve a third six-year term as bishop of the Southern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, June 6-7 at the Africa Event Center at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio.

Christa M. Compton Elected Bishop of the ELCA New Jersey Synod

June 11, 2025

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.

Benjamin Quanbeck Elected Bishop of the ELCA Montana Synod

June 10, 2025

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

June 10, 2025

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

June 9, 2025

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

June 9, 2025

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

June 9, 2025

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

June 5, 2025

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.

Emily Hartner Elected Bishop of the ELCA North Carolina Synod

June 4, 2025

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

June 4, 2025

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

June 3, 2025

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.

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