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December

12/04/07

ELCA Presiding Bishop's 2007 Christmas Message  [Text]
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The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop and LWF president
LWF President's 2007 Christmas Message  [Text] [PDF]
(Streaming Real) (MP3)

November

11/08/07

Lutheran Holy Land Bishop, Other Faith Leaders Make Peace Commitments  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Munib A. Younan, bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, LWF vice president
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop and LWF president
(Streaming Real) (MP3) I welcome as a sign of hope the creation of the council.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) This council's existence should motivate us all to renew our commitment to resolve our differences.

11/07/07

ELCA Joins Other Faith Groups Supporting Senate Farm Bill Amendments  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. David Beckmann, Bread for the World
The Rev. Thomas Kaboré, Catholic bishop of Kaya, Burkina Faso
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Now we ask the United States to take a further step.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) We would be more grateful if we could also stand on our own two feet.

11/07/07

Lutherans Proceed with Next Steps in Response to Southern California Wildfires  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3)
The Rev. Kevin A. Massey, assistant director, Lutheran Disaster Response

11/01/07

Lutheran Congregations along Gulf Coast Call for Volunteers  [Story][Video]
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The Rev. Ralph Buchhorn, Chaplain, Extra Mile Ministries, Oceanside, Calif.
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The Rev. Barbara Gibson, Bethel Lutheran Church, Biloxi, Miss.
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Deborah Halter, Intern, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Ocean Springs, Miss.
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Suzie Harvey, Camp Manager, Camp Victor, Ocean Springs, Miss.
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Bob Rands, Director, Camp Biloxi, Biloxi, Miss.
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Bart Tucker, Construction Coordinator, Bethel Lutheran Church, Biloxi, Miss.

October

10/31/07

Augsburg Fortress Board Acts on ELCA Publisher's Future  [Story]
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Beth A. Lewis, president chief executive officer, Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis
(Streaming Real) (MP3)
Micheal D. Bash, board chair, Long Lake, Minn.

September

09/28/07

ELCA Ad Campaign Pilots in Denver  [Video]
(Streaming Real) (MP3)
The Rev. Allan C. Bjornberg, bishop, ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod, Denver
(Streaming Real) (MP3)
Linda Bobbitt, vice president, ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod, Thornton, Colo.

09/20/07

International Lutherans Counsel ELCA in Developing HIV and AIDS Strategy  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Lisandro Orlov, Argentina
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Bayo Oyebade, Nigeria
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Dr. Holly Nelson, Cameroon
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Verna Mzezewa, South Africa
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Dr. Jocelyn Mamy Ranaivoson, Kenya
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Deaconess Mathilda Nainggolan, Indonesia
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Eva-Liisa Luhaments, Estonia

August

08/24/07

Lutheran Disaster Response Responding to Upper Midwest Flooding  [Story]
The Rev. Kevin A. Massey, assistant director, ELCA Domestic Disaster Response
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "Mechanisms for coordinating the volunteers will be soon coming."
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "We'll work in very close partnership for all of the months to come in this disaster response...."

08/11/07 2007 Churchwide Assembly
A summary of afternoon activities for Saturday, August 11, the final day of the ELCA 2007 Churchwide Assembly

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08/11/07 2007 Churchwide Assembly
A summary of morning activities for Saturday, August 11, the final day of the ELCA 2007 Churchwide Assembly
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08/10/07 2007 Churchwide Assembly
A summary of afternoon activities for Friday, August 10, the fifth day of the ELCA 2007 Churchwide Assembly
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08/10/07 ELCA Assembly Adopts Education Social Statement  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Dr. Paul J. Dovre, co-chair, ELCA Task Force on Education
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Rebecca S. Larson, executive director, ELCA Church in Society
08/10/07 2007 Churchwide Assembly
A summary of morning activities for Friday, August 10, the fifth day of the ELCA 2007 Churchwide Assembly
(Streaming Real) (MP3)
08/09/07 2007 Churchwide Assembly
A summary of afternoon activities for Thursday, August 9, the fourth day of the ELCA 2007 Churchwide Assembly
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08/09/07 2007 Churchwide Assembly
A summary of morning activities for Thursday, August 9, the fourth day of the ELCA 2007 Churchwide Assembly
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08/08/07 2007 Churchwide Assembly
A summary of activities for Wednesday, August 8, the third day of the ELCA 2007 Churchwide Assembly
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08/08/07 2007 Churchwide Assembly
Lutherans have voted to raise awareness and action for the people of Darfur. Frank Imhoff reports.
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08/07/07 2007 Churchwide Assembly
A summary of activities for Tuesday, August 7, the second day of the ELCA 2007 Churchwide Assembly
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08/07/07 2007 Churchwide Assembly
Lutherans have re-elected the Rev. Mark S. Hanson as their presiding bishop. Frank Imhoff reports.
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08/06/07 2007 Churchwide Assembly
A summary of activities for Monday, August 6, the first day of the ELCA 2007 Churchwide Assembly
(Streaming Real) (MP3)
July

07/26/07

News Conference Call in Advance of the ELCA's Tenth Churchwide Assembly
(Streaming Real) (MP3) 34 Minute 29 Second Conference Call in its Entirety
  The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA Presiding Bishop
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Opening Statement
  Ann Rodgers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Memorials Regarding Homosexuality
  Chris Quinn, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Task Force on Human Sexuality
  Karen Herzog, Bismarck Tribune
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Lutheran-Roman Catholic Relations
  Tom Heinen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Evangelism Strategy
  Jill Callison, Sioux Falls Argus-Leader
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Small and Rural Congregations
  Jason DeRose, Chicago Public Radio
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Churchwide Standards on Human Sexuality
  Rachel Zoll, Associated Press
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Reaction to Papal Statement
  Manya Brachear, Chicago Tribune
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Significant Issues of the Assembly
Book of Faith ● HIV and AIDS ● Statement on Education ● Lutheran Identity
  Karen Herzog, Bismarck Tribune
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Book of Faith: Lutherans Read the Bible
  Tom Heinen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Iraq War
07/25/07 Lutherans in Los Angeles have a history of working together to transform people, congregations and communities. Frank Imhoff reports.
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07/25/07 Hip-Hop music is the narrative of a culture familiar to many young people. A Hip-Hop therapist says the Lutheran church can have a positive influence. Frank Imhoff reports.
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07/16/07 Thousands of ELCA Teenagers Head for New Orleans in 2009  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Heidi Hagstrom, director, ELCA Youth Gathering
June
06/28/07 The Lutheran church has had a long and varied history in the Slovak Republic. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports.
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06/25/07 Lutheran Campus Ministry Celebrates Centennial June 25-29  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Since 1907 Lutheran Campus Ministry has had a growing presence on U.S. college campuses. Lauren Lamb reports.
06/19/07 ELCA to Offer Global Mission Event in Columbus, July 19-22  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The ELCA Global Mission Event features some remarkable speakers.  Lauren Lamb reports.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Sunitha Mortha, associate director for global events and mission interpretation, ELCA Global Mission
06/08/07 Genetics and biotechnology is the topic of an ELCA social statement due in 2011. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports.
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May
05/25/07 Lutherans Make Transition in Volunteer Hospitality Along U.S. Gulf Coast  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Heather L. Feltman, executive director, Lutheran Disaster Response
05/21/07 Let the River Flow Event
Pastors, ministry staff and key leaders of large Lutheran congregations will meet June 18-21 in Burnsville, Minn., for a first-ever educational conference and networking event.  John Brooks reports.
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05/07/07 ELCA Publisher Finishes 2006 with Positive Operating Income  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Annette Citzler, Augsburg Fortress board of trustees chair, Seguin, Texas
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Beth Lewis, president and CEO, Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis
05/02/07 The Rev. Larry Clark, executive director, Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta  [Profile]
(MP3) "Extra" interview for Day1 radio program by the Rev. Peter Wallace, executive producer and host
April
04/17/07 ELCA Pastor Delivers Christian Message at Virginia Tech Convocation  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. William H. King, Lutheran campus pastor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, Va.
04/08/07 ELCA Presiding Bishop's 2007 Easter Message  [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Mark S. Hanson
March
03/15/07 Lutherans Advocate for Children's Issues at Ecumenical Advocacy Days  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Ellie Kunkel, student, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, S.D.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Amy Santoriello, student, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Angela Shubert, student, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, S.D.
03/14/07 Lutheran Students Bring Hope to the U.S. Gulf Coast  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Kurtis Smith, manager of "Camp Atonement," Metairie, La.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Jessica Vermilyea, Louisiana coordinator for Lutheran Disaster Response, Metairie
03/06/07 ELCA Presiding Bishop Announces Evangelism Grants to Synods  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop
03/06/07 Bishops Learn of Successes, Possible Changes in Lutheran Disaster Response  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Heather L. Feltman, executive director, Lutheran Disaster Response, and director, ELCA Domestic Disaster Response
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Paul J. Blom, bishop of the ELCA Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, Houston
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop
03/02/07 ELCA Board of Pensions Proposes Wellness Plan in 2008  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) John G. Kapanke, president, ELCA Board of Pensions, Minneapolis
February
02/27/07 Louisiana Lutherans Voice Appreciation, Frustration Over Hurricane Response  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Patrick Keen, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, New Orleans
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Barbara A. Simmers, Peace Lutheran Church, Slidell, La.
02/23/07 LIRS Report Reveals Mistreatment of Detained Immigrant Families  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr., LIRS president, Baltimore
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Emily Butera, LIRS policy advocate, Washington, D.C.
02/01/07 Mexican Association for Rural and Urban Transformation (AMEXTRA)
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports.
January
01/31/07 ELCA Task Force Works Toward Completing Proposed Statement on Education  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Dr. Paul J. Dovre, task force co-chair and retired president of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn.
01/23/07 Consultation Provides Guidance for Work on ELCA Statement on Genetics  [Story]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Michelle L. Nickodemus, St. John Lutheran Church, Canal Fulton, Ohio
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Dr. Per Anderson, professor of religion, Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn.
01/22/07 ELCA Joins Inauguration of Christian Churches Together on February 7  [Story]
The Rev. Randall R. Lee, executive, ELCA Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "The creation of Christian Churches Together in the U.S.A. is an exciting development in the ecumenical world."
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "Christian Churches Together in its governance has committed itself to a consensus model of decision-making."
   

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