2012: Conference of Bishops Sermon

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

This is a sermon delivered by the presiding bishop at the Conference of Bishops. Topics include the Adam and Eve story, gender roles, the human community and being alone. File size: 0.03 mb Download

2009: Churchwide Assembly Opening Worship Sermon

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

This is the sermon at the opening worship for the 2009 Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolis. File size: 0.12 mb Download

2009: Churchwide Assembly Report

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

This is the written report of the presiding bishop at the 2009 Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolis. File size: 0.14 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

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