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Goodsoil representatives who are advocating change in church policy at this churchwide assembly.

2009-08-05T12:46:45Z

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Goodsoil representatives who are advocating change in church policy at this churchwide assembly.

On Wednesday's Churchwide Assembly meeting at Navy Pier in Chicago, during Plenary 5 session.

2009-07-15T12:40:29Z

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On Wednesday's Churchwide Assembly meeting at Navy Pier in Chicago, during Plenary 5 session.

Goodsoil representatives who are advocating change in church policy at this churchwide assembly.

2009-08-05T11:32:20Z

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Goodsoil representatives who are advocating change in church policy at this churchwide assembly.

Candlebearers during opening worship

2009-07-15T11:11:02Z

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Candlebearers during opening worship

Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson during opening worship

2009-02-10T08:39:21Z

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Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson during opening worship

Bishop Gary Wollersheim and Polly Wollersheim from Rockford, IL register for the 2007 Churchwide Assembly.

2009-02-10T08:54:49Z

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Bishop Gary Wollersheim and Polly Wollersheim from Rockford, IL register for the 2007 Churchwide Assembly.

Pr. Jill J. Henning, Southeastern Synod

2009-02-10T07:01:49Z

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Pr. Jill J. Henning, Southeastern Synod

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2009-08-05T07:18:27Z

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The Rev. Lowell G. Almen, ELCA secretary, reads the lesson at opening worship on Monday, August 6.

2009-02-10T08:15:35Z

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The Rev. Lowell G. Almen, ELCA secretary, reads the lesson at opening worship on Monday, August 6.

The steeple of Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis -- across the street from the convention center -- had its steeple severely damaged by the tornado.

2009-08-19T10:45:35Z

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The steeple of Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis -- across the street from the convention center -- had its steeple severely damaged by the tornado.

ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson and ELCA Secretary Lowell Almen join the assembly in singing "The Church's One Foundation" following Almen's report to the assembly.

2009-02-10T06:54:03Z

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ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson and ELCA Secretary Lowell Almen join the assembly in singing "The Church's One Foundation" following Almen's report to the assembly.

Bishop Mark Hanson and his wife Ione at the podium after his re-election during the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

2009-07-31T16:30:34Z

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Bishop Mark Hanson and his wife Ione at the podium after his re-election during the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

The Rev. Lowell G. Almen, Secretary of the ELCA

2009-02-10T08:20:42Z

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The Rev. Lowell G. Almen, Secretary of the ELCA

Mark S. Hanson presides at opening worship for the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

2009-02-10T08:42:41Z

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Mark S. Hanson presides at opening worship for the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

Lois Sterling (left) and Mike Reitz (right) pf Pennsylvania stand in line for registration of the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

2009-02-10T08:56:49Z

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Lois Sterling (left) and Mike Reitz (right) pf Pennsylvania stand in line for registration of the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

As the result of the vote on ministry policies was announced, many in the hall reacted with strong emotions. The vote opens the public ministry of the church to gay and lesbian pastors and o ...

2009-08-22T01:38:28Z

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As the result of the vote on ministry policies was announced, many in the hall reacted with strong emotions. The vote opens the public ministry of the church to gay and lesbian pastors and o ...

Every voting member receives a 2007 Pre-Assembly Report binder.

2009-02-10T08:52:57Z

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Every voting member receives a 2007 Pre-Assembly Report binder.

ELCA Churchwide Assembly communion of bread and wine during worship service.

2009-02-10T08:38:41Z

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ELCA Churchwide Assembly communion of bread and wine during worship service.

Impromptu choir from Good Soil sings hymns outside the Minneapolis Convention Center.

2009-08-18T23:33:40Z

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Impromptu choir from Good Soil sings hymns outside the Minneapolis Convention Center.

The Rev. Dr. Timothy Wengert (member of the UMC-ELCA dialogue), Dr. Kathryn Johnson (member of the UMC-ELCA dialogue), The Rev. Dr. Sarah Heaner Lancaster (member of the UMC-ELCA dialogue), ...

2009-08-20T22:40:30Z

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The Rev. Dr. Timothy Wengert (member of the UMC-ELCA dialogue), Dr. Kathryn Johnson (member of the UMC-ELCA dialogue), The Rev. Dr. Sarah Heaner Lancaster (member of the UMC-ELCA dialogue), ...

Production Crew

2009-08-21T00:00:02Z

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Production Crew

Initial reaction from the assembly regarding the vote on the full communion agreement with the United Methodist Church.

2009-08-21T00:00:02Z

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Initial reaction from the assembly regarding the vote on the full communion agreement with the United Methodist Church.

Voting members applaud the adoption of the UMC Full Communion agreement.

2009-08-21T00:00:02Z

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Voting members applaud the adoption of the UMC Full Communion agreement.

Pr. Jimmy Hao shares a testimony about Grace Chinese Lutheran in Seattle, one of our congregations growing in evangelical mission.

2009-08-21T00:00:02Z

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Pr. Jimmy Hao shares a testimony about Grace Chinese Lutheran in Seattle, one of our congregations growing in evangelical mission.

Teresa Gonyer and Connie Clausen of the ELCA Board of Pensions assist plan members sign-up for the Health Assessment.

2009-08-20T02:16:55Z

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Teresa Gonyer and Connie Clausen of the ELCA Board of Pensions assist plan members sign-up for the Health Assessment.

Voting members from the Pacifica Synod.

2009-08-20T05:30:25Z

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Voting members from the Pacifica Synod.

Thursday's choir.

2009-08-20T06:50:11Z

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Thursday's choir.

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2009-08-20T01:00:00Z

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2009-08-20T12:17:12Z

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Minneapolis welcomes the ELCA!

2009-08-20T22:38:51Z

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Minneapolis welcomes the ELCA!

Voting members react to the adoption of the Social Statement on Human Sexuality.

2009-08-20T00:46:56Z

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Voting members react to the adoption of the Social Statement on Human Sexuality.

Pianist helps lead the assembly during the bible study.

2009-08-20T00:46:57Z

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Pianist helps lead the assembly during the bible study.

Members from the youth convocation give their report to the assembly.

2009-08-20T00:30:41Z

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Members from the youth convocation give their report to the assembly.

The Rev. Robert Rimbo, bishop, Metropolitan New York Synod, thanks Nicolette Faison, LYO President, for her speech to the assembly.

2009-08-20T00:29:32Z

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The Rev. Robert Rimbo, bishop, Metropolitan New York Synod, thanks Nicolette Faison, LYO President, for her speech to the assembly.

Group of singers from the Alaska Synod open worship with traditional hymns in Inupiak, the native language from the Seward Peninsula.

2009-08-19T07:48:47Z

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Group of singers from the Alaska Synod open worship with traditional hymns in Inupiak, the native language from the Seward Peninsula.

The Rev. Timothy Householder speaks agains the ministy policies recommendation.

2009-08-21T01:51:31Z

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The Rev. Timothy Householder speaks agains the ministy policies recommendation.

Personalization is where it's at!

2009-08-21T07:58:21Z

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Personalization is where it's at!

The question is: Did you knit that all during plenary?

2009-08-21T07:58:21Z

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The question is: Did you knit that all during plenary?

Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, left, president of the Council of Bishops, United Methodist Church, offered prayers during the Oct. 1 JDDJ celebration service in Chicago. Next to him are the Rev. ...

2009-10-02T02:30:40Z

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Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, left, president of the Council of Bishops, United Methodist Church, offered prayers during the Oct. 1 JDDJ celebration service in Chicago. Next to him are the Rev. ...

Cardinal Francis George, left, president, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, right, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and presiden ...

2009-10-01T14:11:06Z

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Cardinal Francis George, left, president, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, right, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and presiden ...

More than 300 parishioners attended the Oct. 1 JDDJ celebration in Chicago.

2009-10-02T02:31:48Z

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More than 300 parishioners attended the Oct. 1 JDDJ celebration in Chicago.

Leading the Oct. 1 JDDJ celebration in Chicago were, from left, the Most Rev. Wilton Gregory, archbishop of Atlanta; Cardinal Francis George, president, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops a ...

2009-10-01T14:14:19Z

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Leading the Oct. 1 JDDJ celebration in Chicago were, from left, the Most Rev. Wilton Gregory, archbishop of Atlanta; Cardinal Francis George, president, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops a ...

The Al Raja Dance Troupe performs for the North American bishops at Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah, Jan. 12.

2009-02-08T10:17:47Z

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The Al Raja Dance Troupe performs for the North American bishops at Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah, Jan. 12.

Ruhana Avraham, center, Israel's Minister of Tourism, met with North American Lutheran bishops Jan. 8 in Jerusalem. With her, at right, is ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, ELCJHL Bishop M ...

2009-02-08T10:17:49Z

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Ruhana Avraham, center, Israel's Minister of Tourism, met with North American Lutheran bishops Jan. 8 in Jerusalem. With her, at right, is ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, ELCJHL Bishop M ...

Shlomo Amar, another of Israel's chief rabbis, addresses the North American Lutheran bishops Jan. 8 in Jerusalem. On Rabbi Amar's right is Rabbi David Rosen, of the American Jewish Committe ...

2009-02-08T10:17:50Z

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Shlomo Amar, another of Israel's chief rabbis, addresses the North American Lutheran bishops Jan. 8 in Jerusalem. On Rabbi Amar's right is Rabbi David Rosen, of the American Jewish Committe ...

A close-up view of the most famous tomb at the Petra site.

2009-02-08T10:17:51Z

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A close-up view of the most famous tomb at the Petra site.

Bishop Sharon Zimmerman Rader, ecumenical officer, the United Methodist Church, reads a prayers during the Oct. 1 JDDJ celebration in Chicago.

2009-10-01T14:14:50Z

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Bishop Sharon Zimmerman Rader, ecumenical officer, the United Methodist Church, reads a prayers during the Oct. 1 JDDJ celebration in Chicago.

Scott Weilder from Worship playing at the Plenary Service.

2009-02-10T08:34:59Z

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Scott Weilder from Worship playing at the Plenary Service.

This part of the Israeli separation barrier cuts through parts of Bethlehem. This view is from the Bethlehem side of the barrier.

2009-02-08T10:17:45Z

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This part of the Israeli separation barrier cuts through parts of Bethlehem. This view is from the Bethlehem side of the barrier.

Worship at Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, on Saturday.

2009-08-22T07:37:07Z

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Worship at Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, on Saturday.

Reaction from visitors after the discussion on the Ministry Policy Recommendation.

2009-08-22T01:09:04Z

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Reaction from visitors after the discussion on the Ministry Policy Recommendation.

Visitors react to the adoption of the ministry policies document during plenary session nine.

2009-08-22T01:09:04Z

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Visitors react to the adoption of the ministry policies document during plenary session nine.

An impromtu prayer during plenary session nine.

2009-08-21T13:26:49Z

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An impromtu prayer during plenary session nine.

Leaders of the Oct. 1 JDDJ celebration at Old St. Patrick Church, Chicago, were, from left, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Archdiocese of Atlanta; Cardinal Francis George, president, U.S. Con ...

2009-10-02T01:14:12Z

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Leaders of the Oct. 1 JDDJ celebration at Old St. Patrick Church, Chicago, were, from left, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Archdiocese of Atlanta; Cardinal Francis George, president, U.S. Con ...

Group of singers from the Alaska Synod open worship with traditional hymns in Inupiak, the native language from the Seward Peninsula.

2009-08-19T07:48:47Z

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Group of singers from the Alaska Synod open worship with traditional hymns in Inupiak, the native language from the Seward Peninsula.

Myrna Sheie and Mark Hanson

2009-02-11T00:26:44Z

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Myrna Sheie and Mark Hanson

Procession of the 2007 ElCA Churchwide Assembly worship service

2009-02-10T08:14:55Z

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Procession of the 2007 ElCA Churchwide Assembly worship service

Thank you to Pastor Joseph Crippen for leading us in Morning Prayer. Pastor Crippen is a member of the Church Council from Northfield, Minn.

2009-06-24T23:26:03Z

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Thank you to Pastor Joseph Crippen for leading us in Morning Prayer. Pastor Crippen is a member of the Church Council from Northfield, Minn.

Voting Members singing at Tuesday's Plenary meeting.

2009-02-10T08:09:24Z

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Voting Members singing at Tuesday's Plenary meeting.

Tuesday's worship service.

2009-02-10T08:09:49Z

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Tuesday's worship service.

Ione and Elizabeth Hanson on stage celebrating with newly re-elected Bishop Hanson.

2009-02-10T08:08:05Z

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Ione and Elizabeth Hanson on stage celebrating with newly re-elected Bishop Hanson.

The Rev. Kathryn Love, Assistant Director for Evangelism/Director for Prayer and Renewal

2009-08-05T15:12:24Z

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The Rev. Kathryn Love, Assistant Director for Evangelism/Director for Prayer and Renewal

Members place their hands on the heads of others during the closing prayer.

2009-02-10T07:35:01Z

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Members place their hands on the heads of others during the closing prayer.

In prayer at Plenary session on Wednesday.

2009-07-02T15:19:02Z

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In prayer at Plenary session on Wednesday.

Bishop Donald McCoid and Kimberly McCoid discuss what is the first thing they would tell someone about Jesus.

2009-07-06T04:44:27Z

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Bishop Donald McCoid and Kimberly McCoid discuss what is the first thing they would tell someone about Jesus.

Paricia Oberbeck provides "Sign Language Interp." during the plenary sessions of the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

2009-02-10T07:28:05Z

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Paricia Oberbeck provides "Sign Language Interp." during the plenary sessions of the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

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2009-08-05T11:15:40Z

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Scott Weidler, Associate Director for Worship and Music plays the piano during plenary

2009-08-05T16:26:25Z

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Scott Weidler, Associate Director for Worship and Music plays the piano during plenary

Bishop Hanson addressing the voting Members.

2009-02-10T08:38:41Z

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Bishop Hanson addressing the voting Members.

The Rev. Margaret Payne

2009-08-13T02:11:29Z

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The Rev. Margaret Payne

Pr. David Anglada (Metropolitan New York and New Jersey) preached at Thursday's worship service.

2009-08-13T03:45:23Z

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Pr. David Anglada (Metropolitan New York and New Jersey) preached at Thursday's worship service.

The Rev. Kenneth M. Ruppar from Lutheran Church of Our Saviour wears a Davey and Goliath pin in support of bringing the original episodes back to television.

2009-06-25T16:40:37Z

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The Rev. Kenneth M. Ruppar from Lutheran Church of Our Saviour wears a Davey and Goliath pin in support of bringing the original episodes back to television.

ELCA women synodical bishops (from left): Carol Hendrix, Wilma Kucharek, Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl, Marie Jerge, Margaret Payne, Margarita Martinez, and April Ulring Larson

2009-07-14T23:54:59Z

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ELCA women synodical bishops (from left): Carol Hendrix, Wilma Kucharek, Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl, Marie Jerge, Margaret Payne, Margarita Martinez, and April Ulring Larson

The Rev. Ramona S. Bouzard, Director of Church Relations Associate in Campus Ministry, Wartburg College and Walter C. Bouzard, Professor of Religion, Wartburg College wait for their registra ...

2009-02-10T08:55:32Z

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The Rev. Ramona S. Bouzard, Director of Church Relations Associate in Campus Ministry, Wartburg College and Walter C. Bouzard, Professor of Religion, Wartburg College wait for their registra ...

Baptismal Font at Worship Event

2009-02-10T08:39:35Z

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Baptismal Font at Worship Event

Worship space

2009-02-10T08:37:14Z

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Worship space

Opening procession

2009-02-10T08:36:16Z

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Opening procession

Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson

2009-02-10T08:38:58Z

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Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson

Mark Mummert, Seminary Musician at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia directs the group of musicians

2009-02-10T08:37:42Z

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Mark Mummert, Seminary Musician at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia directs the group of musicians

Children processed in and stood on a platform behind the altar during the prayers of the people.

2009-02-10T08:38:18Z

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Children processed in and stood on a platform behind the altar during the prayers of the people.

The Rev. John Nunes, president, Lutheran World Relief Hunger Program speaking in Plenary 6 on Thursday.

2009-02-10T06:52:48Z

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The Rev. John Nunes, president, Lutheran World Relief Hunger Program speaking in Plenary 6 on Thursday.

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2009-02-10T06:48:35Z

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Glenndy Ose (Sculley) addresses the assembly as a nominee before the third ballot for ELCA secretary.

2009-02-10T06:46:24Z

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Glenndy Ose (Sculley) addresses the assembly as a nominee before the third ballot for ELCA secretary.

Larry Christensen, Southeastern Iowa Synod, waits while David Laden, Saint Paul Area Synod, speaks in favor of an amendment. First and foremost a legislative business meeting, churchwide ass ...

2009-08-21T06:28:52Z

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Larry Christensen, Southeastern Iowa Synod, waits while David Laden, Saint Paul Area Synod, speaks in favor of an amendment. First and foremost a legislative business meeting, churchwide ass ...

Plenary One.

2009-08-18T02:55:01Z

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Plenary One.

The Rev. Michael Cooper-White (left) and Bishop Ralph Dunkin of the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod with an unidentified young Lutheran!

2009-08-18T08:31:10Z

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The Rev. Michael Cooper-White (left) and Bishop Ralph Dunkin of the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod with an unidentified young Lutheran!

Voting members at plenary session two.

2009-08-18T08:56:09Z

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Voting members at plenary session two.

Voting members at plenary session two.

2009-08-18T09:02:02Z

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Voting members at plenary session two.

Participants of the "Affirming Young Leaders" event for ELCA rostered leaders are in their first call and are age 31 or younger.

2009-08-18T09:06:30Z

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Participants of the "Affirming Young Leaders" event for ELCA rostered leaders are in their first call and are age 31 or younger.

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2009-08-18T11:21:04Z

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A worship participant takes time to pray at one of the prayer stations located throughout the worship service.

2009-08-18T11:21:04Z

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A worship participant takes time to pray at one of the prayer stations located throughout the worship service.

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2009-08-18T11:30:22Z

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Hannah: future Wartburg grad, LYO president, voting member, bishop, presiding bishop

2009-08-19T07:21:32Z

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Hannah: future Wartburg grad, LYO president, voting member, bishop, presiding bishop

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2009-08-19T07:21:32Z

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1,045 voting members of the ELCA will spend the week listening to and discussing a number of topics. While Lutherans may not be "of one mind," says Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson, they can ...

2009-08-17T23:57:13Z

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1,045 voting members of the ELCA will spend the week listening to and discussing a number of topics. While Lutherans may not be "of one mind," says Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson, they can ...

Laying on of hands.

2009-08-17T13:32:40Z

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Laying on of hands.

Rev. F. Javier Goitia Padilla of San Juan, Puerto Rico preached during Thursday's worship service.

2009-06-24T22:04:38Z

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Rev. F. Javier Goitia Padilla of San Juan, Puerto Rico preached during Thursday's worship service.

Voting members having a discussion during Plenary 9.

2009-02-10T06:11:27Z

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Voting members having a discussion during Plenary 9.

David and Barbara Swartling receive applause following his election as ELCA secretary.

2009-02-10T05:46:46Z

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David and Barbara Swartling receive applause following his election as ELCA secretary.

David Swartling was elected ELCA secretary on the fifth ballot by a vote of 611 votes, receiving congratulations from his future colleagues in ministry, on Saturday on Navy Pier playing the ...

2009-02-10T05:44:09Z

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David Swartling was elected ELCA secretary on the fifth ballot by a vote of 611 votes, receiving congratulations from his future colleagues in ministry, on Saturday on Navy Pier playing the ...