PHILADELPHIA (ELCA) Dr. Addie J. Butler of Philadelphia retained her first-place standing after the second ballot in voting Saturday for vice president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Butler received 208 of 1,013 votes cast. To be elected, however, 760 votes were required. She had garnered at least 105 votes on the first -- or nominating -- ballot Saturday morning.
The third ballot, which will be taken Sunday morning, will list seven names for the unpaid office. Those who will be on that ballot, and the number each received on the second ballot, are Dr. Cynthia Jurisson, Chicago, 126; Myrna Sheie, Anoka, Minn., 112; Terry Bowes, Longmont, Colo., 87; Deborah S. Yandala, Akron, Ohio, 68; Barbara Day, Sioux Falls, S.D., 58; and Lorrie Bergquist, Issaquah, Wash., 47.
The ELCA is electing a first-term vice president this year. Kathy J. Magnus, vice president for the past six years, has announced her resignation from the post effective at the end of the assembly. A final election is not expected before Monday.
For information contact:
Ann Hafften, Director (773) 380-2958 or NEWS@ELCA.ORG
http://www.elca.org/co/news/current.html
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
