﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="/cms/includes/css/rss.css"?><!--RSS generated by MNYS at Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:21:43 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0"><channel><title>MNYS News</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/news/</link><copyright /><generator>MNYS</generator><item><title>Faces of Faith: St. Jacobi</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/faces-of-faith-st-jacobi/</link><description>Our new video series visits St. Jacobi in Brooklyn, where a focus on Mandarin-language ministry has led to vitality and growth.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our new video series visits St. Jacobi in Brooklyn, where a focus on Mandarin-language ministry has led to vitality and growth.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Kevin ,Ritter-Jung</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walking With Minneapolis</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/walking-with-minneapolis/</link><description>Director of Evangelical Mission and Advocacy Coordinator Branden Dupree shares ways to show our support for our siblings in Minnesota.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Director of Evangelical Mission and Advocacy Coordinator Branden Dupree shares ways to show our support for our siblings in Minnesota.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Kevin ,Ritter-Jung</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bishop Foster Issues Statement on Immigration Enforcement</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/bishop-foster-issues-statement-on-immigration-enforcement/</link><description>May this painful moment serve as a catalyst for a new world built on justice.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[May this painful moment serve as a catalyst for a new world built on justice.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Kevin ,Ritter-Jung</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Christmas Message from Bishop Foster</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/a-christmas-message-from-bishop-foster/</link><description>God has come near.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[God has come near.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Kevin ,Ritter-Jung</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lucille “CeCee” Mills Elected Secretary of the ELCA</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/secretary-of-the-elca/</link><description>The Rev. Lucille “CeCee” Mills was elected Aug. 1 to serve a six-year term as secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rev. Lucille “CeCee” Mills was elected Aug. 1 to serve a six-year term as secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Leticia,Silva</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Presiding Bishop-elect Curry Interviewed on Chicago Tonight</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/curry-interviewed-on-chicago-tonight/</link><description>Bishop-elect Yehiel Curry, soon to become the ELCA’s first Black Presiding Bishop, shared his journey and vision in a recent appearance on Chicago Tonight&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bishop-elect Yehiel Curry, soon to become the ELCA’s first Black Presiding Bishop, shared his journey and vision in a recent appearance on Chicago Tonight]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Leticia,Silva</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Yehiel Curry Elected Presiding Bishop of the ELCA</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/yehiel-curry-elected-presiding-bishop-of-the-elca/</link><description>Yehiel Curry, bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, was elected July 30 as Presiding Bishop of the ELCA.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Yehiel Curry, bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, was elected July 30 as Presiding Bishop of the ELCA.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Leticia,Silva</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/2025-elca-churchwide-assembly/</link><description>“For the Life of the World,” the assembly will participate in plenary discussions to make decisions about the work of this church.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[“For the Life of the World,” the assembly will participate in plenary discussions to make decisions about the work of this church.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Leticia,Silva</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ELCA Churchwide Assemby Pre-Events</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/elca-churchwide-assemby-pre-events/</link><description>Access the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Guide.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Access the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Guide.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Leticia,Silva</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:38:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Support Texas Flood Response &amp; Recovery</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/support-texas-flood-response--recovery/</link><description>The ELCA stands ready to help our neighbors in Texas as floodwaters recede and rebuilding begins.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The ELCA stands ready to help our neighbors in Texas as floodwaters recede and rebuilding begins.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Lori,Scaffidi</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bishop Eaton's Statement on OBBA's Passage</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/bishop-eatons-statement-on-obbas-passage/</link><description>Today, Congress passed a budget with a huge impact on the country, ministries, and communities.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Today, Congress passed a budget with a huge impact on the country, ministries, and communities.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Lori,Scaffidi</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/commemoration-of-the-emanuel-nine/</link><description>June 17 marks the Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine—a call to lament, reflect, and pursue racial justice in Christ’s name.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[June 17 marks the Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine—a call to lament, reflect, and pursue racial justice in Christ’s name.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Leticia,Silva</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Response to Travel Ban</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/response-to-travel-ban/</link><description>ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has responded to the Trump administration’s travel ban.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has responded to the Trump administration’s travel ban.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Lori,Scaffidi</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Our Journey of Faith Together</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/our-journey-of-faith-together/</link><description>Presiding Bishop Eaton reflects on seasons of ministry in our journey of faith together</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Presiding Bishop Eaton reflects on seasons of ministry in our journey of faith together]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Lori,Scaffidi</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bishop Eaton's Statement on Fatal Shooting</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/bishop-eatons-statement-on-fatal-shooting/</link><description>Statement issued on the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy Staff in D.C.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Statement issued on the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy Staff in D.C.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Lori,Scaffidi</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 05:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Eaton</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/a-pastoral-letter-from-bishop-eaton/</link><description>The Election of Pope Leo XIV</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Election of Pope Leo XIV]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Lori,Scaffidi</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MNYS Elects New Bishop</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/mnys-elects-new-bishop/</link><description>The Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster is the MNYS bishop-elect.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster is the MNYS bishop-elect.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Lori,Scaffidi</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2025 MNYS Assembly LIVE</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/2025-mnys-assembly-live/</link><description>Join us May 2-3 for our 2025 MNYS Assembly!</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Join us May 2-3 for our 2025 MNYS Assembly!]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Lori,Scaffidi</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 22:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pastoral Message on the Death of Pope Francis</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/pastoral-message-on-the-death-of-pope-francis/</link><description>The ELCA joins with people around the world in heartfelt grief at the death of Pope Francis</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The ELCA joins with people around the world in heartfelt grief at the death of Pope Francis]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Lori,Scaffidi</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An Easter Message from Bishop Egensteiner</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/an-easter-message-from-bishop-egensteiner/</link><description>Easter is a celebration of God's love and new beginnings that changes how we see and prioritize life.


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