Bishop Hanson thanks the Rev. Charles Miller, Executive for Administration in the Office of the Presiding Bishop, for his service with the ELCA.
Bishop Hanson congratulates David following his election as ELCA secretary.
Lowell Almen congratulates David following his election as ELCA secretary.
David and Barbara Swartling receive applause following his election as ELCA secretary.
Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson congratulates David Swartling after he was elected as the new secretary of the ELCA.
David and Barbara Swartling sing with the assembly following his election as ELCA secretary.
Lowell Almen, Mark Hanson, Barbara Swartling and David Swartling join in celebration following his election as ELCA secretary.
The Rev. Sherman Hicks reports on Multicultural Ministries.
Pr. Mathew Cimorelli, Flemington, N.J., member of the Assembly Musicians at Plenary 10 on Saturday on Navy Pier.
Assembly Musicians at Plenary 10 on Saturday on Navy Pier.
Judy Jacabella, Lancaster, Pa. member of the Assembly Musicians at Plenary 10 on Saturday on Navy Pier.
Assembly Musicians at Plenary 10 on Saturday on Navy Pier playing the beautiful instruments.
The Rev. Charles Miller, Executive for Administration, Office of the Presiding Bishop received a gift and words of acknowledgement from Presiding Bishop Hanson.
David Swartling and The Rev. Paul Schreck wishing each other luck seconds before the winner was announced.
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 beautiful instruments.
Bishop Hanson celebrating the new elected Secretary David Swartling at Plenary 10.
David and Barbara Swartling following his election as ELCA secretary, join Bishop Hanson and Rev. Lowell G. Almen, ELCA secretary for prayer.
David Swartling was elected ELCA secretary on the fifth ballot by a vote of 611 votes, addresses the Plenary session 10.
The Rev. Sherman Hicks, Executive Director Multicultural Ministries, addresses the Plenary session 10 on Saturday morning.
The Rev. Paul Landahl, Bishop Metro Chicago Synod, responds to questions from reporters regarding assembly actions.
Dwelling in the Word: Judy Tutt-Starr, ELCA Church Councilmember, Los Angeles, Calif.
The Rev. Gregory Pile, Allegheny Synod, on behalf of Jill Schumann, president of Lutheran Services in America
Ted Goins Jr., president and CEO of Lutheran Services for Aging, Salisbury, N.C.
Blue Ribbon Committee on Mission Funding members.
Dr. Marit Trelstad, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Wash. leads Bible study; Galatians 6:1-5.
