Good news roundup: Community, collaboration and commitment
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Good news roundup: Community, collaboration and commitment

Even in the heaviest seasons, hope has a way of showing up—in persistent faith, courageous leadership, quiet acts of care and the witness of people living out the gospel in…

A place for fruitful conversations
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A place for fruitful conversations

Elected June 14 as bishop of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod, Kristen Papson believes good leadership means creating space for a variety of viewpoints. Papson, who has served as pastor of…

Good news round-up: Hope Shared
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Good news round-up: Hope Shared

Even in the heaviest seasons, hope has a way of showing up—in quiet acts of care, courageous leadership, persistent faith, and the witness of people living out the gospel in…

Bishop Eaton sends letter to President Trump addressing situation in Gaza
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Bishop Eaton sends letter to President Trump addressing situation in Gaza

Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a letter to President Donald Trump and members of Congress expressing support of “our Jewish-American and Israeli siblings who have suffered…

Moving toward one heart and soul
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Moving toward one heart and soul

Elected June 7 as bishop of the Central States Synod, Donna Simon understands the importance of supporting lay leaders who do the challenging work of understanding and living out what…

Called to imperfectly <i>good</i> service
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Called to imperfectly good service

Elected bishop of the Western Iowa Synod on June 14, Scott Dalen sees God inviting the church to move forward into new ways to do ministry together. Dalen, who has…

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…