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…
Listening for the Spirit
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Listening for the Spirit

Having served as director for evangelical mission and assistant to the bishop in the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod since 2017, Melissa L. Stoller sees the Spirit calling the church to reimagine…
Building resiliency together
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Building resiliency together

Elected bishop of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod on May 20, Julie E. Schneider-Thomas credits the small congregations she has served for her appreciation of resourcefulness and her reliance on…
Bishop Eaton issues statement on attack on Holy Family Church in Gaza
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Bishop Eaton issues statement on attack on Holy Family Church in Gaza

Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a statement on yesterday’s Israeli military strike on Holy Family Church in Gaza City, which killed three people and injured…
Equipping the saints for ministry
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Equipping the saints for ministry

Elected May 31 as bishop of the Montana Synod, Benjamin Quanbeck calls for putting the needs of congregational leadership and communities first and enabling them to do effective ministry in…