The virtual church?
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The virtual church?

Bounce around the internet for a while and you’ll catch wind of how virtual reality experiences, such as those sought in the metaverse, are supposed to change the world—and soon….
Christ’s love in Karlsruhe
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Christ’s love in Karlsruhe

The 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC) convened in Karlsruhe, Germany, Aug. 31–Sept. 8. Representatives of the ELCA were among the more than 4,000 delegates, participants, observers,…
ELCA Conference of Bishops addresses leadership during fall meeting
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ELCA Conference of Bishops addresses leadership during fall meeting

The Conference of Bishops of the ELCA met Sept. 29–Oct. 1 at the Eaglewood Resort in Itasca, Ill. The conference, an advisory body of the ELCA, comprises 65 synod bishops,…
ELCA launches resources to support ministries in a multi-religious world
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ELCA launches resources to support ministries in a multi-religious world

Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a letter announcing the release of two new ELCA interreligious resource guides. “In baptism, we are called ‘to proclaim the good…
Elected this year to lead 
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Elected this year to lead 

As assemblies wrapped up in June, four synods elected new bishops while five reelected bishops. This summer also saw three new presidents taking leadership of ELCA-related institutions of higher education. …
Perspective: Celebrating advocacy efforts
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Perspective: Celebrating advocacy efforts

My email inbox isn’t usually an exciting read. But you don’t miss an email from the White House social secretary. Over the past 18 months, ELCA staff, along with faith-based…
ELCA gathers to “Embody the Word”
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ELCA gathers to “Embody the Word”

Gathering under the theme “Embody the Word,” more than 800 voting members met Aug. 8-12 at the Greater Columbus (Ohio) Convention Center for the 16th ELCA Churchwide Assembly. In her…
Rebuild, reunite, revive
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Rebuild, reunite, revive

When Paula L. Schmitt, bishop of the Allegheny Synod, was praying to discern her call, three words kept coming up: rebuild, reunite and revive. “My hope for the Allegheny Synod…
ELCA Fund for Leaders awards TEEM scholarships
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ELCA Fund for Leaders awards TEEM scholarships

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the ELCA Fund for Leaders will award 375 scholarships to students attending the seven seminaries of the ELCA for the 2022-2023 academic year. This year the…
2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day four
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2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly – Day four

The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly concluded Aug. 12 at the Greater Columbus (Ohio) Convention Center. Day four included a service of Holy Communion and the seventh plenary session. Imran Siddiqui…
ELCA elects Siddiqui as vice president
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ELCA elects Siddiqui as vice president

Imran Siddiqui, a senior investigator for the U.S. Department of Labor, was elected vice president of the ELCA on Thursday, Aug. 11, becoming the first Asian American elected to the…