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ELCA Presiding Bishop Eaton

A TIME FOR A RESET

A monthly message from the presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This column originally appeared in Living Lutheran’s March 2022 issue. Reprinted with permission © ELCA.
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AN INTERFAITH CALL TO PEACE FOR UKRAINE

All our religious traditions call us to pray and work for peace. We join our voices and hands together. We must open our eyes to those who are suffering, and we cannot remain indifferent to the injustice this conflict has brought on the people of Ukraine and may bring on people of neighboring countries.
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Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

ELCA INTRODUCES NOW-IS-THE-TIME STUDY GUIDE

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America introduces “Now Is the Time: A Study Guide for ELCA Declaration to People of African Descent” to help congregations wrestle with the meaning of the declaration, adopted at the 2019 Churchwide Assembly, and its accompanying explanation.
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Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

Pastoral Message on the Verdicts Concerning the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery

In response to the verdicts in the trial of Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William Bryan in Brunswick, Ga., for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, we offer a word of prayer and healing.
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ELCA Foundation Announces Launch of Ministry Growth Fund

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Foundation today announced the relaunch of its Endowment Fund Pooled Trust — also known as Fund A — under a new name, the Ministry Growth Fund, which better represents the foundation’s goals for the future.
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Presiding Bishop Eaton Urges Humane Treatment of Haitian and Other Migrants

As a matter of humane treatment, I urge that the administration vigorously pursue actions to grant them protection and ensure that responsible actors are held accountable through a serious investigation into allegations of abuse.
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Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's October 2021 Message

Silence is not a technique but a way of being in God’s presence. It’s pretty simple, but it’s not easy. Sheer silence silences us—all of our defenses and self-justifications.
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Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's September 2021 Message

One body: Reflecting on the early church, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton writes: “They were one body. We are one body. We are the body of Christ.” Despite cultural and political differences, she reminds us that we can’t dissolve this bond.
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ELCA Executive Committee Appoints Carlos Pena as Interim Vice President

The Executive Committee of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Church Council has acted on Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s recommendation to appoint Carlos Peña as the ELCA’s interim vice president, effective immediately.
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Presiding Bishop Issues Response to DACA Ruling

As a church we will continue to welcome all people, regardless of their documented status, seeking to ensure hospitality and safety for all. Bishops and synods are encouraged to find ways to support congregations working with newcomers and existing vulnerable individuals and communities.
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