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Current headlines from ELCA NEWS - www.elca.org: ELCA Synod Bishop Joins Minnesota Governor in ONE Campaign Declaration CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) declared Minnesota a"ONE State," joining the ONE campaign against global poverty anddisease by signing a pledge in a ceremony Aug. 20 in St. Paul.The Rev. Peter Rogness, bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church inAmerica (ELCA) Saint Paul Area Synod, joined Pawlenty, U.S. Sen.Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and other Minnesota leaders at theceremony.The ONE Campaign is a grassroots effort to motivate peopleto fight HIV and AIDs and extreme po... ELCA Board of Pensions Continues Wellness Plan MINNEAPOLIS (ELCA) -- Trustees of the Evangelical LutheranChurch in America (ELCA) Board of Pensions voted to continuewellness incentives for health plan sponsors, just as the unitcontinues its incentives for plan members. Trustees met hereJuly 31-Aug. 2. The incentives are part of a three-yeartransition to a wellness plan.Again in 2009 the ELCA Board of Pensions will offer planmembers the opportunity to earn wellness dollars to apply totheir medical costs when they ... John Schreiber, Lutheran Bishop of Southeast Michigan, Dies CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. John H.K. Schreiber, bishop,Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Southeast MichiganSynod, died suddenly Aug. 16 in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Hewas 47.A service of Christian burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. onAug. 21 at St. Blase Roman Catholic Church, Sterling Heights,Mich. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 19 and 20at the synod office in Detroit."Bishop John Schreiber's ministry was centered in Jesus --Jesus'... Bible to Basketball -- Lutheran Men in Mission Adopts Resolutions OMAHA, Neb. (ELCA) -- Delegates to the Eighth Assembly ofLutheran Men in Mission (LMM), the men's ministry of theEvangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), adoptedresolutions affirming the organization's "coming of age" and aninitiative of the ELCA to read the Bible more often. They alsoinstructed their board to "begin a conversation" to revive aLutheran sports tradition.LMM's assembly brought 101 delegates here July 31-Aug. 1from across the ELCA. About 600 men a... ELCA Congregations Report 4.7 Million Members in 2007 CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Evangelical Lutheran Churchin America (ELCA) reported a baptized membership of 4,709,956in 10,448 congregations in 2007. The ELCA Office of theSecretary analyzed membership and income data obtainedfrom parochial reports that ELCA congregations submitat the end of each year.David D. Swartling, ELCA secretary, said the dataindicated a decline in membership of 64,247 and a decreaseof 22 congregations from 2006. The membership declineof 1.34 perce... ELCA-Supported Hospital to Open in Tanzania in October 2008 ARUSHA, Tanzania (ELCA) -- A new, state-of-the-art medicalfacility, designed to provide holistic care, is scheduled to openhere in October thanks in part to the financial support ofmembers and congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church inAmerica (ELCA), the ELCA Northern Illinois Synod and otherdonors.The new 150-bed Arusha Lutheran Medical Center, the SelianLutheran Hospital and its Arusha Town Clinic here are facilitiesof the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanz... Wartburg College Regent Dies in Wyoming Plane Crash CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Dr. Ralph E. Otto, 67, Wilmette, Ill.,died Aug. 10 in an airplane collision near Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, Rock Springs, Wyo. Otto was a boardof regents member of Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, one of 28colleges and universities of the Evangelical Lutheran Church inAmerica (ELCA).Otto was a cardiothoracic surgeon at Resurrection MedicalCenter, Chicago, and was a member of the Flying PhysiciansAssociation, Montgomery, Texas. Otto was ... Minnesota Lutheran Dies, Spouse Injured in Beijing Attack CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Todd and Barbara Bachman, Farmington,Minn., members of Christiania Lutheran Church, Lakeville, Minn.,a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America(ELCA), were attacked Aug. 9 while touring the Drum Tower inBeijing, China. Todd Bachman, 62, chief executive officer ofBachman's Floral, Home and Garden, Minneapolis, was stabbed bythe attacker and died, and Barbara Bachman underwent eight hoursof surgery after being stabbed and is hospitalized in ... Speakers, Musicians Highlight Lutheran Men's Gathering OMAHA, Neb. (ELCA) -- The Lutheran Men's Gatheringof Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM), the men's ministry ofthe Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), featuredseveral keynote speakers to talk about men's faiths,ministries and relationships spanning generations.About 600 men were here Aug. 1-3 for the 2008 LutheranMen's Gathering at the Hilton Hotel and Qwest Center. Theevent theme, "Coming of Age," focused on LMM's 20thanniversary, its new relationship with the E... Churches 'Won't Give Up' on Travel Restriction Issue, Says Lutheran Leader MEXICO CITY (ELCA) -- The religious community "will not giveup" until travel restrictions that limit the movement of peopleliving with HIV are lifted worldwide , said the Rev. Mark S.Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church inAmerica (ELCA) and president of the Lutheran World Federation(LWF).Hanson spoke at an Aug. 4 news conference on the issue hereat the XVII International AIDS Conference. He has been a speakerand panelist at this meeting and an E... Osborne Tells Lutheran Men in Mission that Discipline, Grace are Critical OMAHA, Neb. (ELCA) -- Tom Osborne, athletic director,University of Nebraska, Lincoln (UNL), said spiritual disciplineand experiencing God's grace are critical for men to make adifference in their own lives, in their families, in theircommunities and in the world. He gave the Aug. 2 keynote addresshere for the triennial gathering of Lutheran Men in Mission(LMM), the men's ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church inAmerica (ELCA).About 600 men attended the 2008 Luthe... Lutheran Men in Mission Offers Variety of Workshops, Retreats OMAHA, Neb. (ELCA) -- About 600 men attended workshops Aug.2 during the 2008 Lutheran Men's Gathering here at the HiltonHotel and Qwest Center. Sessions featured programs of LutheranMen in Mission (LMM), the men's ministry of the EvangelicalLutheran Church in America (ELCA), and other ELCA ministries.LMM hosted the gathering Aug. 1-3. The event theme, "Comingof Age," focused on LMM's 20th anniversary, its new relationshipwith the ELCA and its emphasis on the spirituali... ELCA Presiding Bishop Washes Feet of HIV-Positive Women MEXICO CITY (ELCA) -- Engaging in an act of "humility andrepentance," the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of theEvangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Chicago, andpresident of the Lutheran World Federation, Geneva, began anAug. 1 presentation here by washing the feet of two HIV-positivewomen. Hanson spoke during the Ecumenical Pre-Conference,July 31-Aug. 2, an event focused on the response of the faithcommunity to HIV and AIDS.More than 500 people from t... Lutheran Men in Mission Raises $1.5 Million for Endowment Fund OMAHA, Neb. (ELCA) -- Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM), themen's ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America(ELCA), announced it had exceeded a financial goal to raise$500,000 in cash and $500,000 in deferred gifts for the LMMEndowment Fund. The announcement was made at an Aug. 1 "Buildingfor the Future" dinner here, which preceded the Lutheran Men'sGathering of LMM.More than $1.5 million has been raised, said Doug Haugen,LMM director, Chicago. The endowment ... Lutheran Men in Mission Helps Complete Habitat for Humanity Project OMAHA, Neb. (ELCA) -- At the 2008 Lutheran Men's Gatheringof Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM), the men's ministry of theEvangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), an Aug. 2 ceremonymarked the completion of a building project that LMM coordinatedwith Habitat for Humanity of Omaha and Thrivent Financial forLutherans.About 600 men were here Aug. 1-3 for the 2008 Lutheran Men'sGathering at the Hilton Hotel and Qwest Center. The event theme,"Coming of Age," focused on LMM... Norm Smith Elected President of Lutheran Men in Mission OMAHA, Neb. (ELCA) -- Norman L. Smith, Leawood, Kan., waselected Aug. 1 to a three-year term as president of Lutheran Menin Mission (LMM), the men's ministry of the Evangelical LutheranChurch in America (ELCA). Delegates to LMM's Eighth Assemblyelected four officers and nine regional representatives to theLMM board of directors to three-year terms.LMM's assembly brought 101 delegates here from across theELCA to conduct the organization's business July 31-Aug. 1.About ... ELCA Synod Bishop, New Jersey Senator Visits Immigration Detention Center CHICAGO (ELCA) -- At the invitation of U.S. Sen. RobertMenendez, D-N.J., the Rev. E. Roy Riley, bishop, EvangelicalLutheran Church in America (ELCA) New Jersey Synod, HamiltonSquare, the Rev. Bruce H. Davidson, director, Lutheran Office ofGovernmental Ministries, ELCA New Jersey Synod, and staff of theLutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), Baltimore,visited an immigration detention center July 28 in Elizabeth,N.J.Riley said his visit at the detention center, ... ELCA Presiding Bishop Applauds New Global Aids Bill CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishopof the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), praisedmembers of the U.S. Congress and U.S. President George W. Bushfor their work to complete new global AIDS legislation. Hecalled the legislation "an historic commitment to fighting deadlydisease in the world."Hanson made the comments after President Bush signed thebill July 30 -- the 2008 Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde UnitedStates Global Leadership Agai... Lutheran Relief Efforts Continue in Kenya Following Election CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church(KELC), Nairobi, a companion church of the Evangelical LutheranChurch in America (ELCA), has made efforts to support peopleaffected by violence since the Dec. 27 presidential electionthere.George Arende, communications director, KELC, has taken partin KELC relief efforts. He said the violence erupted when peoplesuspected the election was rigged in favor of incumbent candidateMwai Kibaki. People were looting, stea... Lutherans Reflect on God's Mission in the World LA CROSSE, Wis. (ELCA) -- Bearing the realization that forthree generations her ancestors were the largest slave-tradingfamily in U.S. history, Katrina Browne told more than 1,500Lutherans gathered here July 17-20 for the 2008 Global MissionEvent of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) that"no one wants to be related to bad guys. It brings up shame,guilt and pain, and it raises uncomfortable questions about whatto do now."Browne, an Episcopalian, is direc... Headlines last updated at Aug 21, 2008 13:52:22pm. Next update in 60 minutes.