A path lined with welcome, love and grace
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A path lined with welcome, love and grace

Elected bishop of the Southwestern Washington Synod on June 14, Keith Marshall feels the Spirit’s call to keep “paying it forward.” He strives to share with others the love, hope…

Embracing a trailblazing spirit
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Embracing a trailblazing spirit

Elected bishop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod on June 7, Stephen Herr places the call to proclaim the gospel front and center in his ministry, to be led by a…

2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day six
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2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day six

The 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly concluded Aug. 2 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Day six included a service of Holy Communion and the 11th plenary session. Lucille “CeCee” Mills was installed…

Lucille “CeCee” Mills elected secretary of the ELCA
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Lucille “CeCee” Mills elected secretary of the ELCA

Lucille “CeCee” Mills was elected Aug. 1 to serve a six-year term as secretary of the ELCA. The election took place during the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly being held July…

2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day four
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2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day four

On day four of the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton offered her report and received recognition for her service, the ELCA’s ecumenical and interreligious partners were…

2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day three
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2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day three

On the third day of the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, Yehiel Curry, bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, was elected presiding bishop of the ELCA. Curry was elected on the…

Casting a vision for the church
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Casting a vision for the church

When Yehiel Curry considers his vision for the future of the church, he sees an important distinction. “Part of the work is naming it,” he said, “but that next phase…

Yehiel Curry elected presiding bishop of the ELCA
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Yehiel Curry elected presiding bishop of the ELCA

Yehiel Curry was elected July 30 to serve a six-year term as presiding bishop of the ELCA. The election took place during the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly being held July…

2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day one
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2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day one

The 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly officially opened July 28 at the Phoenix Convention Center, meeting through Aug. 2. Day one consisted of a worship service of Holy Communion and the first plenary…

Hannan to lead the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
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Hannan to lead the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

Shauna Hannan was named president of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), effective July 1. “Dr. Hannan brings a rare combination of pastoral wisdom, academic distinction and visionary…