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- Members of the ELCA came together for a gathering worship service on Aug. 8, marking the first event of the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Photos: Janine Truppay/ELCA
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- Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton served as the preaching minister for the service of Holy Communion on Aug. 8.
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- Synod bishops and vice presidents served as communion ministers during the gathering worship service of the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.
On Monday, Aug. 8, ELCA members came together for a gathering worship service, marking the beginning of the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. The assembly, which is the primary decision-making body of the church, is convening Aug. 8-12 at the Greater Columbus (Ohio) Convention Center.
Readings for the week’s worship services are intended to supplement the assembly theme of “Embody the Word.” For the gathering worship service, the readings consisted of texts usually heard during Advent and reflected being centered in the wilderness while trusting Jesus’ incarnation. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton preached at the service and later commented on how wonderful it was to gather together to sing and worship.
The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly officially opened Aug. 9.
