In an increasing polarized world, biblical citations do not always serve their primary intent of reflecting God's love. Under the theme "The Bible – Word, Not Weapon," the 2020 Hein-Fry Book of Faith Challenge will address how Bible verses taken out of context can become weapons that discredit others or justify cruel treatment of those portrayed as different.
The
Rev. Anne Edison-Albright, Decorah, Iowa, was elected Sept. 26 to serve a
six-year term as bishop of the East Central Synod of Wisconsin of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during an
online synod assembly.
The Rev. Patricia J. Lull
was elected Sept. 25 to serve a second six-year term as bishop of the Saint
Paul Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The
election took place during an online synod assembly.
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