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Mensaje de marzo de 2020 de la Obispa Presidente Elizabeth Eaton

Esta misión requerirá de todos nosotros, y esto significa relaciones reales con personas reales dirigidas por un Dios encarnacional. Creo que Dios transformará esta iglesia.

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's March 2021 Message

In her March column for Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on the meaning behind “evangelical” in our name and the future of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: “I believe God will transform this church.”

Black History Is American History: Political Timeline For African Americans

“If they don't give you a seat at the table – bring a folding chair.” – Shirley Chisholm

Black History Is American History: 1619 to 2021

We can and we must do better.

Black History Is American History (1619-2021)

We can and we must do better.

Was There Slavery In New York City & New York State?

Through it all, from running away and launching revolts to establishing progressive churches, schools, abolition, and mutual aid societies, Black New Yorkers, enslaved and free, resisted and fought back. We need many more markers to tell their heroic story.

ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission Cancels Volunteer Placement for 2021-2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause uncertainty within the United States and across the globe, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has decided to cancel sending Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) volunteers for its 2021-22 program year.

ELCA Presiding Bishop, Other Faith Leaders Call for Arms Reduction Agreement Extension

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has been joined by 21 U.S. religious leaders in a Jan. 19 statement to President-elect Biden’s transition team calling for an extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) agreement.

Mensaje de enero del 2021 de la Obispa Presidente Elizabeth Eaton

La pandemia también nos ha enseñado algo acerca de nosotros mismos. Aunque estamos físicamente distantes, estamos conectados.

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's January 2021 Message

In her January column for Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on the past year and looks toward 2021. The pandemic has taught us a lot about our church and about ourselves. We are connected. We are generous. We are freed to serve.