LWF releases statement on protection of hospitals in conflict zones
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LWF releases statement on protection of hospitals in conflict zones

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has released a statement condemning attacks on hospitals and medical infrastructure. “Hospitals in conflict zones must be protected,” the statement read, in part, citing “two…

A ministry of accompaniment
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A ministry of accompaniment

In the moments just before she learned she had been elected bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod, Meghan Johnston Aelabouni was sitting alone in prayer. Throughout the election process, she…

A ministry of listening
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A ministry of listening

Timothy Oslovich already knows one of the defining traits that will guide his approach to serving as bishop. “My first priority will be to spend time listening to people in…

“Keep the focus on the Lutheran witness”
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“Keep the focus on the Lutheran witness”

Bryan Penman sees the biggest challenge facing the ELCA as its greatest opportunity: offering a new, more resilient way of being church as congregations emerge from the post-pandemic era. “The…

Hutterer reelected bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod
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Hutterer reelected bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod

Deborah K. Hutterer was reelected June 14 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod. The election took place during the synod assembly, June 13-15 at…

Davila elected bishop of the Caribbean Synod
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Davila elected bishop of the Caribbean Synod

Vivian J. Davila, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, was elected June 8 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Caribbean Synod. The election took place during the synod assembly, June…

Halom elected bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin
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Halom elected bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin

Martin R. Halom, Bloomer, Wis., was elected June 8 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin. The election took place during the synod assembly,…

Graham elected bishop of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod
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Graham elected bishop of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod

Timothy M. Graham, Fort Wayne, Ind., was elected June 8 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod. The election took place during the synod assembly, June…

Pipho elected bishop of the New England Synod
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Pipho elected bishop of the New England Synod

Nathan D. Pipho, Worcester, Mass., was elected June 7 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the New England Synod. The election took place during the synod assembly, June…