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2009 Conference of Bishops' Academy - Images from ELCA News

Images from the 2009 Conference of Bishop's Academy. More than half of the 66 bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and five bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) will visit the Middle East, Jan. 6-13, 2009. Images are in reverse-chronological order. Use the "Style" drop-down menu in the upper right to choose different viewing formats. Return to the COB Academy blog: http://blogs.elca.org/09cobacademy
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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.

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

  • Graffiti is a part of the Israeli separation barrier on the Palestinian side. This view is from Bethlehem.

    Graffiti is a part of the Israeli separation barrier on the Palestinian side. This view is from Bethlehem.

  • This part of the Israeli separation barrier separates Bethlehem from Jerusalem. This view is from Bethlehem.

    This part of the Israeli separation barrier separates Bethlehem from Jerusalem. This view is from Bethlehem.

  • Helping with the 2009 ELCA and ELCIC Bishops' Academy were participants in the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program, who live and work in the Middle East.

    Helping with the 2009 ELCA and ELCIC Bishops' Academy were participants in the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program, who live and work in the Middle East.

  • Bishop Claire Burkat, ELCA Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, presents a copy of Evangelical Lutheran Worship, signed by bishops who attended the 2009 Bishops' Academy Jan. 6-13, to ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan.

    Bishop Claire Burkat, ELCA Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, presents a copy of Evangelical Lutheran Worship, signed by bishops who attended the 2009 Bishops' Academy Jan. 6-13, to ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan.

  • Bishop Marie Jerge, ELCA Upstate New York Synod, preached at the concluding worship service Jan. 13 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Beit Jala, West Bank.

    Bishop Marie Jerge, ELCA Upstate New York Synod, preached at the concluding worship service Jan. 13 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Beit Jala, West Bank.

  • The 2009 ELCA and ELCIC Bishops' Academy concluded with worship Jan. 13 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Beit Jala, West Bank.

    The 2009 ELCA and ELCIC Bishops' Academy concluded with worship Jan. 13 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Beit Jala, West Bank.

  • Bishop Marie Jerge, ELCA Upstate New York Synod, preached at the Bishops' Academy concluding worship Jan. 13 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Beit Jala, West Bank.

    Bishop Marie Jerge, ELCA Upstate New York Synod, preached at the Bishops' Academy concluding worship Jan. 13 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Beit Jala, West Bank.

  • Lutheran bishops pray Jan. 13 at the Jerusalem grave site of Yitzhak Rabin, former prime minister of Israel.

    Lutheran bishops pray Jan. 13 at the Jerusalem grave site of Yitzhak Rabin, former prime minister of Israel.

  • ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson signs a book of condolences in Jerusalem Jan. 12 in memory of His Holiness Alexei II, Russian Orthodox Patriarch.

    ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson signs a book of condolences in Jerusalem Jan. 12 in memory of His Holiness Alexei II, Russian Orthodox Patriarch.

  • ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson signs a book of condolences Jan. 13 in Jerusalem, in memory of His Holiness Alexei II, Russian Orthodox Patriarch, who died last month.

    ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson signs a book of condolences Jan. 13 in Jerusalem, in memory of His Holiness Alexei II, Russian Orthodox Patriarch, who died last month.

  • An official of the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate, left, Jerusalem, meets with ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson and ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson. Second from left is Dany Haimovici, Israel Center for Christian-Jewish friendship and cooperation.

    An official of the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate, left, Jerusalem, meets with ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson and ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson. Second from left is Dany Haimovici, Israel Center for Christian-Jewish friendship and cooperation.

  • Sheikh Tayseer Rajab Al-Tamini, supreme judge of the Islamic Shari'a Courts, Palestine.

    Sheikh Tayseer Rajab Al-Tamini, supreme judge of the Islamic Shari'a Courts, Palestine.

  • Palestine Muslim leaders, led by Sheikh Al-Tamini, second from left, supreme judge of the Islamic courts, Palestine, met with a small group of North American Lutheran bishops Jan. 13 in Ramallah.

    Palestine Muslim leaders, led by Sheikh Al-Tamini, second from left, supreme judge of the Islamic courts, Palestine, met with a small group of North American Lutheran bishops Jan. 13 in Ramallah.

  • Sheik Al-Tamini, right, supreme judge of the Islamic courts, Palestine, addresses ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, left, and ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson at a Jan. 13 meeting in Ramallah.

    Sheik Al-Tamini, right, supreme judge of the Islamic courts, Palestine, addresses ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, left, and ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson at a Jan. 13 meeting in Ramallah.

  • ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan, makes a point in a meeting with Palestinian Christian leaders Jan. 13 in Ramallah. With Younan are, from left, ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson; Bishop Michael Pryse, ELCIC Eastern Synod and Bishop Margaret Payne, ELCA New England Synod.

    ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan, makes a point in a meeting with Palestinian Christian leaders Jan. 13 in Ramallah. With Younan are, from left, ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson; Bishop Michael Pryse, ELCIC Eastern Synod and Bishop Margaret Payne, ELCA New England Synod.

  • Dr. Rafiq Husseini, second from right, chief of staff to the president of the Palestinian National Authority, was a key speaker in a meeting with North American Lutheran bishops Jan. 13.

    Dr. Rafiq Husseini, second from right, chief of staff to the president of the Palestinian National Authority, was a key speaker in a meeting with North American Lutheran bishops Jan. 13.

  • ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, center, presents a pottery gift to Palestinian National Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayaad Jan. 13 in Ramallah.

    ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, center, presents a pottery gift to Palestinian National Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayaad Jan. 13 in Ramallah.

  • ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, left, speaks with Palestinian National Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayaad Jan. 13 in Ramallah.

    ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, left, speaks with Palestinian National Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayaad Jan. 13 in Ramallah.

  • Meeting Jan. 13 in Ramallah with Palestinian National Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayaad, right, were, from left, Bishop Margaret Payne, ELCA New England Synod, ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson, ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan and ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson.

    Meeting Jan. 13 in Ramallah with Palestinian National Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayaad, right, were, from left, Bishop Margaret Payne, ELCA New England Synod, ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson, ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan and ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson.

  • From left, Bishop Michael Pryse, ELCIC Eastern Synod, Bishop Bruce Burnside, ELCA South-Central Synod of Wisconsin and Bishop Dean Nelson, ELCA Southwest California Synod, were part of the bishops' Jan. 13 meeting with Dr. Salam Fayaad, Prime Minister, Palestinian Authority.

    From left, Bishop Michael Pryse, ELCIC Eastern Synod, Bishop Bruce Burnside, ELCA South-Central Synod of Wisconsin and Bishop Dean Nelson, ELCA Southwest California Synod, were part of the bishops' Jan. 13 meeting with Dr. Salam Fayaad, Prime Minister, Palestinian Authority.

  • ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, right, gives a gift on behalf of the North American Lutheran bishops, to ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan, Jan. 10 in Bethlehem.

    ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, right, gives a gift on behalf of the North American Lutheran bishops, to ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan, Jan. 10 in Bethlehem.

  • Bishop Samuel Zeiser, left, ELCA Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, holds the hand of Daniel Lehmann, editor of The Lutheran magazine, during prayer time at the Israeli separation barrier, Jan. 12, at Beddo, West Bank.

    Bishop Samuel Zeiser, left, ELCA Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, holds the hand of Daniel Lehmann, editor of The Lutheran magazine, during prayer time at the Israeli separation barrier, Jan. 12, at Beddo, West Bank.

  • Scott Weidler, ELCA Worship and Liturgical Resources staff, leads singing at the Israeli separation barrier Jan. 12 at Beddo, West Bank.

    Scott Weidler, ELCA Worship and Liturgical Resources staff, leads singing at the Israeli separation barrier Jan. 12 at Beddo, West Bank.

  • Bishop Michael Rinehart, left, ELCA Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, greets a young girl at Sabri Ghrael Abu Sameer's home in Beddo, West Bank. The home is surrounded by the Israeli separation barrier. With Rinehart is Sameer.

    Bishop Michael Rinehart, left, ELCA Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, greets a young girl at Sabri Ghrael Abu Sameer's home in Beddo, West Bank. The home is surrounded by the Israeli separation barrier. With Rinehart is Sameer.

  • This is Sabri Ghrael Abu Sameer's house in Beddo, West Bank. It is surrounded on three sides by the Israeli separation barrier, and Israeli settlements.

    This is Sabri Ghrael Abu Sameer's house in Beddo, West Bank. It is surrounded on three sides by the Israeli separation barrier, and Israeli settlements.

  • ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, left, listens in as ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan, right, speaks to Sabri Ghrael Abu Sameer at his home in Beddo, West Bank, Jan. 12.

    ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, left, listens in as ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan, right, speaks to Sabri Ghrael Abu Sameer at his home in Beddo, West Bank, Jan. 12.

  • ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson speaks to a Wattan Television (Ramallah) crew Jan. 12 in Beddo, West Bank, while the bishops planted olive trees.

    ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson speaks to a Wattan Television (Ramallah) crew Jan. 12 in Beddo, West Bank, while the bishops planted olive trees.

  • Bishop Peter Rogness, left, ELCA Saint Paul Area Synod, and Bishop Jon Anderson, ELCA Southwestern Minnesota Synod, plant an olive tree at Beddo, West Bank, Jan. 12.

    Bishop Peter Rogness, left, ELCA Saint Paul Area Synod, and Bishop Jon Anderson, ELCA Southwestern Minnesota Synod, plant an olive tree at Beddo, West Bank, Jan. 12.

  • Bishop Richard Graham, left, ELCA Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod, and ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan, plant an olive tree at Beddo, West Bank, Jan. 12.

    Bishop Richard Graham, left, ELCA Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod, and ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan, plant an olive tree at Beddo, West Bank, Jan. 12.

  • North American Lutheran bishops plant olive trees at Beddo, West Bank, Jan. 12. Bishop Julian Gordy, ELCA Southeastern Synod, is in the center.

    North American Lutheran bishops plant olive trees at Beddo, West Bank, Jan. 12. Bishop Julian Gordy, ELCA Southeastern Synod, is in the center.

  • Adnan Husseini, governor of Jerusalem, Palestinian Authority, speaks to the North American Lutheran bishops at Beddo, West Bank, Jan. 12.

    Adnan Husseini, governor of Jerusalem, Palestinian Authority, speaks to the North American Lutheran bishops at Beddo, West Bank, Jan. 12.

  • Brett Nelson, ELCA Communication Services, with camera, interviews a student Jan. 12 at Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope, Ramallah.

    Brett Nelson, ELCA Communication Services, with camera, interviews a student Jan. 12 at Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope, Ramallah.

  • Bishop Michael Thomas Aitken, right, ELCA Northeastern Minnesota Synod, responds to students at Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah, Jan. 12. With him, from left, are Pastor Richard Sauer, ELCIC, and Bishop Samuel Zeiser, ELCA Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod.

    Bishop Michael Thomas Aitken, right, ELCA Northeastern Minnesota Synod, responds to students at Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah, Jan. 12. With him, from left, are Pastor Richard Sauer, ELCIC, and Bishop Samuel Zeiser, ELCA Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod.

  • Majdi Habash, center, Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah, said his parents are concerned that if he leaves the West bank after his schooling, he may never return.

    Majdi Habash, center, Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah, said his parents are concerned that if he leaves the West bank after his schooling, he may never return.

  • Bishop Michael Rinehart, ELCA Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, converses with students at Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah, Jan. 12.

    Bishop Michael Rinehart, ELCA Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, converses with students at Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah, Jan. 12.

  • Bishop Duane Pederson, ELCA Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, listens in a meeting with students Jan. 12 at Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah.

    Bishop Duane Pederson, ELCA Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, listens in a meeting with students Jan. 12 at Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah.

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

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

  • Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope, Ramallah, also houses the Evangelical School of Hope.

    Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope, Ramallah, also houses the Evangelical School of Hope.

  • Deborah Tiemann, right, wife of Bishop Ray Tiemann, ELCA Southwestern Texas Synod, and DeeDee Boerger, wife of Bishop Wm. "Chris" Boerger, ELCA Northwest Washington Synod, greet children at Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah, Jan. 12.

    Deborah Tiemann, right, wife of Bishop Ray Tiemann, ELCA Southwestern Texas Synod, and DeeDee Boerger, wife of Bishop Wm. "Chris" Boerger, ELCA Northwest Washington Synod, greet children at Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah, Jan. 12.

  • Bishop John Schleicher, ELCA North/West Lower Michigan Synod, speaks with Dr. Charlie Haddad, director, ELCJHL schools, in Ramallah.

    Bishop John Schleicher, ELCA North/West Lower Michigan Synod, speaks with Dr. Charlie Haddad, director, ELCJHL schools, in Ramallah.

  • Bishop Gerald Mansholt, ELCA Central States Synod, greets a student Jan. 12 at Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah.

    Bishop Gerald Mansholt, ELCA Central States Synod, greets a student Jan. 12 at Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope, Ramallah.

  • Dr. Khouloud Daipes, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and Minister of Women's Affairs, Palestine, converses with Bishop Elaine Sauer, ELCIC Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Synod.

    Dr. Khouloud Daipes, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and Minister of Women's Affairs, Palestine, converses with Bishop Elaine Sauer, ELCIC Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Synod.

  • Dr. Khouloud Daipes, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and Minister of Women's Affairs, Palestine, addresses the North American bishops at a reception in Bethlehem Jan. 11. With her, from left, are Ione Hanson; ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, and ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan.

    Dr. Khouloud Daipes, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and Minister of Women's Affairs, Palestine, addresses the North American bishops at a reception in Bethlehem Jan. 11. With her, from left, are Ione Hanson; ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, and ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan.

  • The congregation at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem, Jan. 11 included students and faculty from four ELCA seminaries: The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, S.C., and Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio.

    The congregation at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem, Jan. 11 included students and faculty from four ELCA seminaries: The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, S.C., and Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio.

  • Dr. Mary Hughes, left, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, takes communion Jan. 11 at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem. Serving is Bishop Craig Johnson, ELCA Minneapolis Area Synod.

    Dr. Mary Hughes, left, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, takes communion Jan. 11 at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem. Serving is Bishop Craig Johnson, ELCA Minneapolis Area Synod.

  • ELCA Montana Synod Bishop Jessica Crist, left, and the Rev. Mark Holman, second from left, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem, served communion at regular services Jan. 11.

    ELCA Montana Synod Bishop Jessica Crist, left, and the Rev. Mark Holman, second from left, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem, served communion at regular services Jan. 11.

  • ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson delivered the sermon Jan. 11 at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem, during the Bishops' Academy.

    ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson delivered the sermon Jan. 11 at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem, during the Bishops' Academy.

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    Bishop Samuel Zeiser, left, ELCA Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, holds the hand of Daniel Lehmann, editor of The Lutheran magazine, during prayer time at the Israeli separation barrier, Jan. 12, at Beddo, West Bank.
    Scott Weidler, ELCA Worship and Liturgical Resources staff, leads singing at the Israeli separation barrier Jan. 12 at Beddo, West Bank.
    Bishop Michael Rinehart, left, ELCA Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, greets a young girl at Sabri Ghrael Abu Sameer's home in Beddo, West Bank. The home is surrounded by the Israeli separation barrier. With Rinehart is Sameer.