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Image Bishop Patricia Davenport, ELCA Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod. Photo: Bob Fisher-SEPAComm Bishop Patricia Davenport: Ministry on the front lines The first black woman bishop in the ELCA reflects on her church’s work to combat racism and build a ‘beloved community’ (LWI) - One year ago, Rev. Patricia Davenport was elected as the first African-American woman bishop in the 3.5…
Image Deacon Sue Rothmeyer, Secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Photo: ELCA USA: Keeper of the words for yesterday and today Voices from the Communion: Deacon Sue Rothmeyer (LWI) - Deacon Sue Rothmeyer, Secretary for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), recounts how sometimes…