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Official news releases of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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ELCA and Missouri Synod leaders continue conversations together
CHICAGO (ELCA) - Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA) and The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod met Feb. 8 as the
Committee on Lutheran Cooperation to...
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Ann Svennungsen elected bishop of the ELCA Minneapolis Area Synod
CHICAGO (ELCA) - The Rev. Ann M. Svennungsen was elected Feb. 18 to
a six-year term as bishop of the Minneapolis Area Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran...
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ELCA, North American Lutheran Church leaders meet for the first time
CHICAGO (ELCA) - Representatives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America (ELCA) and the North American Lutheran Church met for the
first time Feb. 6-7 for conversation...
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Lutherans break ground for a new resettlement village in Haiti
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The commitment between members of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the people of Haiti was celebrated
Feb. 2 at a groundbreaking...
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ELCA presiding bishop supports Syrian church leaders' call for peace
CHICAGO (ELCA) - In letters to Christian church leaders in Syria,
the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America (ELCA), offered...
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ELCA leaders' effort to protect families pays off
CHICAGO (ELCA) - Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA) believe progress has been made with a recent policy change
that would keep some families...
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Palestinian Lutheran pastor to receive 'German Media Award'
CHICAGO (ELCA) - Dr. Mitri Raheb, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran
Christmas Church in Bethlehem, will receive the German Media Prize award
Feb. 24 for his work...
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Lutherans invite students to help end malaria
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The ELCA Malaria Campaign, a campaign of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and the Lutheran Malaria
Initiative will provide new opportunities for...
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Lutheran-Anglican-Episcopal meeting a sign of hope for the church
CHICAGO (ELCA) - Lutheran, Anglican and Episcopal leaders from the
United States and Canada met in December to explore new possibilities for
working together and to deepen...
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2011 Christmas message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson
CHICAGO (ELCA) - The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), shared a Christmas
greeting today with the 4.2 million...
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