Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, Michael Curry
Throughout his ministry, Bishop Curry has been a prophetic leader, particularly in the areas of racial reconciliation, climate change, evangelism, immigration policy, and marriage equality. Widely regarded as one of the most dynamic preachers of our time, Bishop Curry is the author of five books and a regular guest on national and international media outlets.
Greetings from the Presiding Bishop
500 years ago this year, Martin Luther published his first translation of the New Testament into German vernacular. Luther shared the good news with the help of Gutenberg's printing press. In this year’s Synod Assembly video, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton urges us to follow Luther's example and use modern tools to spread the gospel.
Worship Service
Livestreamed from Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, Bishop Kurt Kusserow preaches and Pastor Peggy-Suhr-Barkley presides. Others across the synod also gathered for worship at Camp Agape and Camp Lutherlyn.
CHURCHWIDE REPRESENTATIVE
REV. DR. CARMELO SANTOS
ELCA Director of Theological Diversity and Ecumenical/Interreligious Engagement
Pastor Santos also serves as the Associate Director for the Taskorce on Church and State Relations and Civic Engagement and is the author of the ELCA Study Guide on Luther’s The Freedom of a Christian and of the book Did God Create the Universe? A Bilingual Devotional for Kids Who Like to Ask Big Questions
ASSEMBLY CHAPLAIN
REV. PEGGY SUHR-BARKLEY
Trinity Lutheran Church, Ellwood City
Pastor Suhr-Barkley serves on the synod's Candidacy, Nominating, and Discipline Committees
Ministry Partners & Announcements
