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.
