News Releases

ELCA news releases are detailed accounts describing events and ministries of the ELCA

Christopher Johnson Appointed President and CEO of Portico Benefit Services

08/23/2024

​Christopher (Chris) Johnson has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Portico Benefit Services, a separately incorporated ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). He will join Portico on Oct. 7. 

Bishop Eaton Addresses Political Violence

07/16/2024

Political violence has a long history but no place in democracy. This church belongs to God, and our unity in Christ is a grace-filled and healing gift in a fractured society.

Bishop Eaton Expresses Disappointment in Grants Pass Supreme Court Decision

06/28/2024

​Bishop Eaton speaks out against the Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which clears the way for onerous civil and criminal penalties for unsheltered neighbors forced to sleep in parks or on other public property.

Deborah Hutterer Reelected Bishop of the ELCA Grand Canyon Synod

06/18/2024

​The Rev. Deborah K. Hutterer was reelected June 14 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, June 13-15 at Love of Christ Lutheran Church, Mesa, Ariz.

Vivian Davila Elected Bishop of the ELCA Caribbean Synod

06/12/2024

The Rev. Vivian J. Davila, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, was elected June 8 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Caribbean Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, June 7-8 at the Disciples of Christ Christian Center in Bayamon.

Martin Halom Elected Bishop of the ELCA Northwest Synod of Wisconsin

06/12/2024

​The Rev. Martin R. Halom, Bloomer, Wis., was elected June 8 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, June 7-8 at the W.R. Davies Student Center of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.