Minnesota ELCA Bishops Visit Lawmakers, Issue Pastoral Letter
ST. PAUL, Minn. (ELCA) -- Bishops of the six Minnesota synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) visited House and Senate leaders at the State Capitol here March 11 "to advocate for the common good of all people in the state," according to a news release from the...
'ELM' Pastors Pleased with ELCA Bishops' Draft Reception Rite
ITASCA, Ill. (ELCA) -- Three ordained pastors on the roster of "Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM)" said they were pleased with the draft rite, "Reception onto the Roster of Ordained Ministers" that emerged from discussions March 5-9 in the Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). More...
ELCA Now Fourth Largest Member Church of the LWF
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is now the fourth largest member church of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). For the first time in its history, the overall membership of churches belonging to the LWF has reached 70 million. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4475 For information contact: John Brooks,...
ELCA Conference of Bishops Comments on Ministry Policy Revisions
ITASCA, Ill. (ELCA) -- The Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) offered its counsel on revisions to churchwide ministry policy documents before they are sent to the ELCA Church Council, which is expected to consider them for adoption next month. More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4474 For information contact:...
Lutherans Visit Senegal to Learn About Peace-Building
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Senegal is a place where Christians and Muslims coexist. To learn more about life there, 10 members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) journeyed through the western African country to learn about peace-building at the intersection of faith and life. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4473 For information contact:...
ELCA Bishops Reach Consensus on 'ELM' Pastors, More Review Needed
ITASCA, Ill. (ELCA) -- The Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) reached a consensus March 8 on a draft proposal for a rite that would bring onto the church's official clergy roster those pastors who were ordained and are on the clergy roster of "Extraordinary...
ELCA Bishops Discuss Draft Social Statement on Genetics, Release is Mar. 18
ITASCA, Ill. (ELCA) -- The Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) was introduced to the content of a soon- to-be-released draft of a social statement on genetics in a closed background session here March 5. More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4470 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958...
Despite Challenges, ELCA Churchwide Organization had Net Income in '09
ITASCA, Ill. (ELCA) -- Despite the financial challenges of 2009, much of it the result of the downturn in the U.S. economy, the churchwide organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) finished the year with net income of $3.9 million. More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4469 For information contact: John Brooks, Director...
Lutherans Visit Earthquake-Ravaged Concepcion, Chile
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- For the first time since the earthquake, Lutherans were able to visit the Chilean town of Concepcion, March 4-7. Karen Anderson likened the scene in Concepcion to "a war zone." More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4471 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews
ELCA Presiding Bishop Responds to Members in Second Town Hall Forum
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), responded to a variety of questions about the economy, ecumenism, evangelism, youth and young adult ministries, decisions of the 2009 Churchwide Assembly and more at a "Town Hall Forum" here March 7. This...
Lutheran Women Address Gender Equality Topics at U.N. Conference
NEW YORK (ELCA) -- A delegation of 12 Lutherans and other faith group representatives attended the 54th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) held at the U.N. headquarters here, March 1-12. More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4466 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org http://www.elca.org/news...
Lutherans in Canada, United States to Engage in Global Service Together
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) will engage in mission and ministry overseas together as part of a new agreement between both denominations. More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4467 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews
ELCA Joins National Week of Prayer for Healing of AIDS March 7-13
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is among many faith groups participating in the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, March 7-13, according to the Rev. Andrea DeGroot- Nesdahl, coordinator for the Lutheran Malaria Initiative and the ELCA Strategy on HIV and AIDS....
ELCA Board of Pensions Trustees Begin Process for Benefit Plan Changes
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Trustees of the Board of Pensions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) have taken steps to extend various plan benefits to eligible partners in same-gender relationships. More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4464 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews
Civil Rights Film Leads 2010 Wilbur Award Winners
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Blood Done Sign My Name, Jeb Stuart's film about a little-known chapter in the American civil rights struggle, leads the list of 2010 Wilbur Awards winners, according to a news release from the Religion Communicators Council (RCC). More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4463 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958...
ELCA Responds to Chile Earthquake, Ecumenical Team to Visit Concepción
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has committed an initial $40,000, through ELCA International Disaster Response, for this past weekend's powerful earthquake in Chile, according to a report from the ELCA Global Mission Executive Committee. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4462 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or...
Lutherans in Chile Report Significant Earthquake Damage
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Earthquake damage is said to be extensive in Santiago and Concepcion following the Feb. 27 severe earthquake in central Chile, according to Karen Anderson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Global Mission staff in Santiago. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4461 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958...
ELCA Initiates Response to Massive Earthquake in Chile
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- A massive earthquake, with a magnitude of 8.8 on the Richter scale, struck central Chile in the early morning hours Feb. 27, killing at least 122 people. The earthquake is the biggest to hit Chile in 50 years. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4460 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773)...
ELCA Washington Office Staff Responds to 2011 Federal Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON (ELCA) -- As deliberations begin on the fiscal year 2011 Federal Budget, the advocacy staff of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) sent a letter to members of Congress on Feb. 24, urging a number of priorities "that transform lives of poverty and hunger, and protect creation," according...
German Lutheran Bishop to Resign After Alleged Drunk-Driving Offense
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- A German Lutheran bishop, elected in October to lead the 24-million Protestant members of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), said she is resigning days after she was apprehended for an alleged drunk-driving offense. More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4456 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org http://www.elca.org/news...
