Spokane organizations benefit from generosity of Women of the ELCA
SPOKANE, Wash. (ELCA) -- The Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) presented Spokane-area organizations with hundreds of "in-kind" gifts July 16, intended to support women and children living with homelessness, in transition or who have been victims of violence. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5142 For information contact: John Brooks, (773)...
2011 Churchwide Assembly available to all ELCA members online
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Members throughout the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will be able to follow the 2011 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Aug. 15-19 through a variety of online channels, including live video streaming and social media. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5141 For information contact: John Brooks, (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org http://www.elca.org/news Facebook:...
ELCA presiding bishop challenges Women of the ELCA convention delegates
SPOKANE, Wash. (ELCA) -- The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), challenged delegates attending the Women of the ELCA convention here to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in their communities. Hanson also asked them to contact their elected representatives in...
ELCA presiding bishop meets congressional leaders on budget, debt ceiling
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), joined other religious leaders in a July 8 meeting with key congressional leaders in Washington, D.C. They shared concerns about the federal budget and the current stalemate between Republicans and Democrats over...
Women of the ELCA Convention elects president, officers, executive board
SPOKANE, Wash. (ELCA) -- Delegates attending the Triennial Convention of Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) elected Jennifer Michael, Pensacola, Fla., to a three-year term July 13 as the organization's churchwide president. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5139 For information contact: John Brooks, (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org http://www.elca.org/news Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elcanews Twitter:...
ELCA Minneapolis Area Synod names interim bishop, sets election date
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Minneapolis Area Synod Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) named the Rev. Dr. Glenn W. Nycklemoe as interim bishop for the synod and said that an election for a new bishop will be held in February 2012. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5136 For information contact: John...
ELCA, LCMS continue conversation about cooperation in shared ministries
ST. LOUIS (ELCA) -- Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod continued their talks regarding shared ministries during a meeting here May 25-26. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5135 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
ELCA's longest-tenured college president, F. Gregory Campbell, to retire
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Dr. F. Gregory Campbell, president of Carthage College, Kenosha, Wis., will retire in August 2012, the college announced. Campbell, who has served nearly 24 years, is the longest-tenured president of a college or university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5134 For information...
ELCA members remain hopeful in Minot flood disaster
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The buildings of some Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregations in Minot, N.D., have been flooded, as have the homes of many members. Yet ELCA leaders and members remain resilient and express hope as they wait for record floodwaters to recede before they can assess the...
Lutheran Men In Mission Gathering features discipleship theme
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- "Called! Equipped! Sent!" is the theme of the 2011 Tri-Annual Gathering of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's (ELCA) Lutheran Men in Mission July 22-24 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5132 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
ELCA Minneapolis bishop to become interim senior pastor at Mount Olivet
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, the largest congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), announced June 27 that the Rev. Craig E. Johnson accepted an offer to become interim senior pastor, effective Aug. 1. Johnson will resign July 31 from his current role as bishop of...
Bishop grateful for ELCA as congregations prepare for North Dakota floods
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- As Minot, N.D. prepared for imminent widespread flooding, the bishop of the Western North Dakota Synod said he is grateful for the "gift" of being connected to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Many members have called or sent messages asking how they can help. More:...
Paul Youngdahl, senior pastor of ELCA's largest congregation, dies
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Paul M. Youngdahl, senior pastor of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, died June 20. Youngdahl, 73, died from an existing thoracic aneurysm, according to a statement on Mount Olivet's website. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5129 For information contact: John Brooks, (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org http://www.elca.org/news Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elcanews Twitter:...
Women of the ELCA Gathering Features 'Renew, Respond, Rejoice!' theme
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- "Renew, Respond, Rejoice!" is the theme of the Eighth Triennial Gathering of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), July 14-17 in Spokane, Wash. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5128 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
'Day 1' to feature Georgia ELCA pastor on June 19
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. William E. Flippin Jr., senior pastor of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ga., is the featured preacher June 19 on the nationally syndicated radio program, "Day 1." Flippin's sermon, "Blessed Assurances," focuses on the observance of Holy Trinity Sunday. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5127 For information contact:...
ELCA joins continuing response in tornado-damaged Springfield area
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and staff of Lutheran Social Services of New England have been part of a week-long response to local needs in the Springfield, Mass. area following tornadoes that touched down there June 1. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5126 For information contact: John...
S. John Roth elected bishop of ELCA Central/Southern Illinois Synod
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Dr. S. John Roth was elected June 4 to a six-year term as bishop of the Central/Southern Illinois Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Roth, 57, was elected at the synod assembly in Springfield. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5125 For information contact: John Brooks, (773)...
Martin Wells re-elected bishop of ELCA Eastern Washington-Idaho Synod
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Martin D. Wells was elected to a third six-year term as bishop of the Eastern Washington-Idaho Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Wells, 62, was re-elected June 4 on the first ballot for bishop at the synod assembly in Spokane, Wash. More:...
James Mauney re-elected bishop of ELCA Virginia Synod
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. James F. Mauney was elected to a third six-year term as bishop of the Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Mauney, 58, was re-elected June 3 on the first ballot for bishop at the synod assembly in Salem. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5123 For...
ELCA council sends report on church's future possibilities to 2011 assembly
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) approved revisions to recommendations and implementing resolutions in a comprehensive report about the ELCA's structure and interrelationships, and possibilities for its future. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5122 For information contact: John Brooks, (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org http://www.elca.org/news Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elcanews...
