2012: 150th Anniversary of Gustavus Adolphus College Keynote Address

by ELCA | Oct 2, 2013 | Presiding Bishop Messages and Statements

This is the presiding bishop’s address at Gustavus Adolphus College on the 150th anniversary of the college. Topics include the growth from a sectarian Swedish school to an interfaith, intercultural college and living one’s faith in the society. File size:...

2009: Letter to Rostered Leaders about the Assembly Actions on Sexuality

by ELCA | Oct 2, 2013 | Presiding Bishop Messages and Statements

This is a letter to rostered leaders after the adoption of ministry policies changes at the 2009 Churchwide Assembly. File size: 0.04 mb Download

2009: Churchwide Assembly Closing Remarks

by ELCA | Oct 2, 2013 | Presiding Bishop Messages and Statements

These are the closing remarks to the 2009 Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolis. File size: 0.04 mb Download

2010: Statement on the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS

by ELCA | Oct 2, 2013 | Presiding Bishop Messages and Statements

This is the presiding bishop’s message on the healing of AIDS during the National Week of Prayer. File size: 0.04 mb Download

2012: ReconcilingWorks Keynote Address

by ELCA | Oct 2, 2013 | Presiding Bishop Messages and Statements

This is the keynote address to ReconcilingWorks, the advocacy group for LGBT equality and reconciliation in Christ. File size: 0.04 mb Download

2008: Joint Statement for Peace in Sudan

by ELCA | Oct 2, 2013 | Presiding Bishop Messages and Statements

This is a joint statement from the ELCA and The Episcopal Church about the refugee crisis in Sudan in June 2008. File size: 0.04 mb Download