Aug 1, 2025
Dear Church,
It has been a joy-filled week for our national church body, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. On Wednesday afternoon, we elected a new presiding bishop, Rev. Yehiel Curry. Bishop Curry currently serves as bishop of the Metro Chicago Synod. I had the privilege of being in seminary with Bishop Curry, as well as serving in the Metro Chicago synod for the first nine years of my ministry, so I’ve had many chances to work and serve alongside Yehiel. He is a community builder. He is a visionary. He is an advocate. He is fun. And he loves this church, as imperfect as it is. I’d encourage you to watch this short video that introduces Bishop Curry and also shows the moment that his election was announced to the assembly. Bishop Curry will be installed on October 4 at Central Lutheran Church here in Minneapolis.
As Bishop Curry prepares to step into this role, and as the church prepares to welcome his leadership, please pray with me:
Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain Bishop-elect Curry, that with patience and understanding he may love and care for your people. Grant that, together, we may follow in the way of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Grateful to be church together,
Pr. Sarah
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