by Joshua Drobena | Nov 12, 2024 | News Releases
The Lutheran congregation in Sobotište, Slovakia celebrated the 240th anniversary of the consecration of their church in 1784. This festive occasion took place on November 10, 2024 and also celebrated the completion of the repairs on their church tower, which was...
by Joshua Drobena | Sep 16, 2024 | News Releases
Two ELCA synods, the New England Synod and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, elected new bishops at their synod assemblies this spring. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod elected the Rev. Bryan Penman on May 4, succeeding retiring Bishop Patricia Davenport, and...
by Joshua Drobena | Aug 12, 2024 | News Releases
St. Peter and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Island, Illinois hosted a special visitor in their congregation this summer. The Rev. Andrea Valentova, of Banska Bystrica in Slovakia, was a welcome guest as she shared in the life of the congregation. Pastor Valentova’s...
by Joshua Drobena | Nov 3, 2023 | News Releases
On September 24, 2023, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Mt. Carmel, PA celebrated its 135th anniversary. At the festive worship service, Bishop Wilma S. Kucharek presided at the celebration of the Eucharist and served as preacher; she was assisted at the service by...
by Joshua Drobena | Nov 3, 2023 | News Releases
The Twelfth Triennial Convention of the Women of the ELCA met from September 19-21 in Phoenix, AZ; it was preceded by a meeting of the Executive Board on September 18, and followed by the Women of the ELCA Gathering entitled “Just Love” on September 21-24, 2023. This...
