See information pertaining to the election of a bishop Names and contact information from conference councils and conference ministeriums of eligible individuals for consideration for nomination to the office of bishop on the first ballot must be submitted to Vice President Liz Michael by March 1.
Results of congregational surveys for bishop election
Synod Assembly message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson
Download and print shop Stuck's Sunday, June 6 Sermon
Election of a bishop, thanksgiving, farewell and Godspeed for Bishop Stuck, inspiring worship, celebrative dinners, fellowship-rich receptions, presence and leadership of ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, inspiring and informative break out sessions, and all the other aspects of assembly that help us to be the church in assembly
ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson will facilitate the election of our synod bishop, and will preach at the sending Eucharist on Sunday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m.
2010 Assembly Keynote Speaker
Dr. Diana Butler Bass
"Spiritual and Religious: The Shape of Congregations for a Vital Future"
Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the author of seven books including A People's History of Christianity: the Other Side of the Story (HarperOne, 2009). Her best-selling Christianity for the Rest of Us (2006) was named as one of the best religion books of the year by Publishers Weekly and Christian Century, won the Book of the Year Award from the Academy of Parish Clergy, and was featured in a cover story in USA TODAY.
Though blind from birth, Ken has demonstrated his extraordinary musical vision to a growing number of loyal fans across the nation and around the world. Invariably, his audiences reward Ken's final encore with enthusiastic applause and standing ovations.
Listen to music,a podcast, and read all about this talented pianist, composer and vocalist at www.kenmedema.com.
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