‣ Week of Prayer for Christian Unity devotions offered by four heads of communion

‣ ELCA Presiding Bishop, Christian leaders issue statement on current U.S. policy toward Israel and Palestine

‣ ELCA Church Council meets, addresses well-governed and sustainable church

‣ Philip Hirsch elected executive director of ELCA Domestic Mission

‣ ELCA, Episcopal, and Catholic Church leaders issue statement on East Jerusalem hospitals

‣ ELCA presiding bishop responds to Pittsburgh synagogue shooting