ELCA Begins Response to Tornado Damage in Southeastern States
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- As volunteer disaster response coordinators throughout the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) began assessing damage from the April 27 tornados, Lutheran Disaster Response sent an emergency grant of $10,000 to help the ELCA begin its local response to people affected by severe...
Richard McAuliffe, Former ELCA Treasurer, Banking Industry Leader, Dies
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Richard L. McAuliffe, former treasurer of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and president and executive director of the ELCA Mission Investment Fund, died April 24 in Downer's Grove, Ill. McAuliffe, 75, was also a leader in the Chicago banking industry prior to joining the ELCA...
ELCA, Full Communion Leaders Issue Joint Letter for 10th Anniversary
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Bishops of four U.S. and Canadian churches in full-communion relationships, including the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), asked that the churches "explore ways to formalize our relationships and deepen the partnerships between all four of our churches." More:...
New President Named at ELCA's Texas Lutheran University
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Texas Lutheran University Board of Regents named Dr. Stuart Dorsey the university's 15th president on April 13. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4752 For information contact: John Brooks, (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org http://www.elca.org/news Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elcanews Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews
Valparaiso University Appoints ELCA Pastors to Campus Ministry Roles
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Valparaiso (Ind.) University has appointed the Rev. Charlene R. Cox as university pastor. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4753 For information contact: John Brooks, (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org http://www.elca.org/news Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elcanews Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews
Obama Prayer Breakfast 'Powerful,' Says ELCA Presiding Bishop
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- President Barack Obama spoke movingly of his Christian faith at a White House prayer breakfast April 19, said the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), who was in attendance. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4751 For information contact: John Brooks, (773) 380-2958 or...
ELCA Presiding Bishop Joins Interfaith Call for Middle East Peace
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and 32 Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders, said a new peace initiative by former Israeli government, intelligence and security officials offers a useful sign for Middle East peace. The initiative, along with...
ELCA Serves People Homeless in Philadelphia Through The Welcome Church
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- This Maundy Thursday, people who live on the streets of Philadelphia will gather outside in the city's Logan Circle area for worship and Holy Communion. Some will also participate in the ritual of foot washing, a sign of humility and hospitality, joined by a group of podiatrists...
ELCA Church Council Recommends Social Statement, Malaria Campaign
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) recommended the 2011 Churchwide Assembly adopt a new ELCA social statement and launch a churchwide malaria campaign. It also affirmed a mission statement with the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and elected a new council member....
ELCA Church Council Proposes Review Process for Social Statements
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) asked the 2011 ELCA Churchwide Assembly to authorize it to establish a review process "of current procedures for the development and adoption of ELCA social statements." The proposal requests that the process be established after the...
2011 Easter Message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson
"So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples." (Matthew 28:8) Mary Magdalene and Mary walked to Jesus' grave, expecting to find death. It's understandable. Images of violence filled their minds. Thoughts of their vulnerability and mortality deadened their spirits. Death had...
National Indian Lutheran Board President, Paul Schultz, Dies
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Paul Schultz, a former president of the National Indian Lutheran Board, advocate for Native Americans, tribal elder and faith healer in the White Earth band of the Anishinaabe (Chippewa) tribe in Minnesota, died March 19. Schultz, 66, died at his residence in White Earth, Minn. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4745...
Wisconsin ELCA Bishops Seek Compassion for All in Proposed State Budget
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) bishops who serve the six synods of Wisconsin said the proposed 2011-2013 budget for the state should treat all people with dignity and not place "undue challenges on those who can least afford those burdens." The bishops made the comment in...
ELCA Disaster Response Sends Emergency Grant for Red River Flooding
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) through Lutheran Disaster Response, sent a $10,000 emergency grant to Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota for immediate response to the flooding along the Red River and its tributaries. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4743 For information contact: John Brooks, (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org...
ELCA Communicators Honored by Religion Communicators Council
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) honored several Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) communicators March 31 at its annual DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards program. ELCA communicators won top awards in categories for public relations materials, special print materials, writing and Internet communication. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4742 For information contact: John...
ELCA Commits Additional $500,000 for Response to Japan Disaster
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) announced April 11 that it has committed an additional $500,000 to three partners in Japan as part of the ELCA's continuing response to the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck the northern part of the country one month ago. Coupled...
L. David Brown, Former Bishop of ELCA Northeastern Iowa Synod, Dies
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. L. David Brown, former Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) synod bishop, youth leader and advocate for civil rights, justice and hunger issues, died April 2 after an illness. Brown, 85, died at his home in Denver. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4740 For information contact: John Brooks, (773)...
ELCA Council Recommends Budget Proposals Through 2013
CHICAGO (ELCA) - At its spring meeting, the Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) recommended income proposals for the churchwide organization current operating budget and ELCA World Hunger through 2013. The proposals will be presented to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly for its consideration in August. More:...
ELCA Congregation's HIV Screening Effort Earns 'USA Weekend' Recognition
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- USA Weekend will recognize the city of Wheaton, Ill., and several of its community organizations, including St. Paul Lutheran Church, with the magazine's annual "Make a Difference Day" city award. The announcement will be featured in the magazine's April 10 issue. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4738 For information contact: John...
ELCA Central/Southern Illinois Synod Bishop Accepts New Call
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Warren D. Freiheit, bishop of the Central/Southern Illinois Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), notified the synod this week that he will resign as bishop effective June 30. Freiheit, 63, will begin a new call July 1 as pastor of Christ Lutheran...
