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Bishop Curry’s term begins

Yehiel Curry begins his term as presiding bishop of the ELCA today, Oct. 1. Watch this video to learn more about him.

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Bishop Eaton issues video message about IRS ruling

Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a video message about the recent IRS ruling that suggests the agency may interpret the Johnson Amendment of 1954 in…

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Our journey of faith together

In this year’s video for synod assemblies, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on seasons of ministry in our journey of faith together. She reminds us that God continues to raise…

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The “allness” of God

Russell Meyer, intentional interim pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Fla., considers his vocation to be creating welcome for all people. St. John, a historically African American congregation…

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Juneteenth and the Tuskegee Airmen

On Juneteenth, we celebrate the end of slavery and the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. But that freedom granted to all enslaved people in 1865 was short-lived. In a video…

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Emanuel Nine 10th anniversary remembrance

In observance of the 10th anniversary of the tragic shooting of nine martyrs at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton calls…

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George Floyd: We rise. We remember. We resist. Five years later.

May 25, 2025, marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. In this video message to the church honoring Floyd, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton calls our attention…

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Video: The ELCA’s call to “Care for Creation”

Watch Kevin J. O’Brien, professor of Christian and environmental ethics at Pacific Lutheran University, talk about the column he wrote on creation care for “Deeper understandings.” ‎ And read his…

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ELCA presiding bishop issues video message for Transgender Day of Visibility

Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a video message for Transgender Day of Visibility. In the video, Eaton speaks out against the inhumane actions by legislatures and…

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ELCA presiding bishop issues message on faith, fear and the call to community

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a video message to the church about the need to check in on one another during this time of great anxiety and fear…

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ELCA presiding bishop responds to executive orders on immigration

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a video message in response to the executive order on immigration that rolled back guidance to immigration authorities in protected areas such as…

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ELCA responds to false accusations on X

The ELCA seeks to be a witness to Christ by feeding people who are hungry, caring for those who are sick, and advocating for justice, peace, and the dignity of…