At Synod Assembly, we passed a Resolution on Accompanying Immigrants that outlined actions that the Synod and Synod staff would take in support of immigrants and immigrant communities, including efforts to raise funds for these efforts. And as we’ve seen over the last weeks, the targeting of our immigrant neighbors is only increasing. Our faith […]
Esta semana la Casa Blanca movió su enfoque hacia la comunidad Somalí aquí en Minnesota. Cruelmente despreciando y atacando a estos vecinos que han contribuido tanto a nuestro estado. Los ataques incluyeron amenazas y ahora el despliegue de una operación enfocada de ICE en Minnesota. Esto solamente es lo último en un patrón de políticas […]
Leer en español This week, the White House took aim at the Somali community here in Minnesota, cruelly disparaging and attacking these neighbors who have contributed so much to our state. The attacks also included threats and now the deployment of a targeted ICE operation in Minnesota. This is just the latest in a pattern […]
October 8, 2025 A Letter from Bishops of the ELCA to the Church Beloved in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we write to you in this moment of national and global tension with clarity […]
Amados, Como la mayoría ha escuchado, esta mañana un tiroteo masivo sucedió en la Iglesia Católica Annunciation (Anunciación) en el sur de Minneapolis durante una misa escolar, hiriendo a docenas y matando al menos a dos niños que asistían a la misa. Dios, ten piedad. Padres e hijos, miembros de la comunidad y vecinos, están […]
Beloveds, As most have heard, this morning a mass shooter opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church in south Minneapolis during a school mass, injuring dozens and killing at least two children in attendance. God, have mercy. Parents, children, community members, and neighbors, are grappling with how to respond to this shocking act of violence. No […]
The morning began with worship and Eucharist with a moving sermon by Rev. Dr. Wyvetta Bullock. The service also included the installation of our new Secretary of the ELCA, Rev. CeCee Mills. As the plenary began, members of the assembly rose to name experiences of harm experienced over the week by both youth and young […]
The morning began with speeches from the seven nominees for Secretary of the ELCA, each casting a vision for the work of the Secretary and the future of the ELCA. The assembly considered the implementing resolutions and adoption of the social statement “Faith and Civic Life: Seeking the Wellbeing of All.” Anthony Bateza and Phyllis […]
The day began with morning prayer and a powerful sermon by Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie from the National Council of Churches – reminding the assembly that “…prayer is not what we whisper at night when we go to bed, but prayer is what we risk when we rise in the morning.” Bishop Eaton presented her […]
The assembly continued the process to elect a new Presiding Bishop, beginning with speeches from the seven remaining nominees. The nominees all appeared by Zoom, introducing themselves and casting their vision for the future of the ELCA and the office of Presiding Bishop. The assembly then cast the third ballot. Bishops Yehiel Curry, Kevin Strickland, […]