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Thursday, 08/09/07

Daily photos of the ELCA churchwide assembly in Chicago, IL August 9, 2007.
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  • Opening Plenary 6 the Assembly Choir plays.

    Opening Plenary 6 the Assembly Choir plays.

  • Morning Prayer: The Rev. Kenneth Ruppar, ELCA Church Councilmember, Richmond, Va.

    Morning Prayer: The Rev. Kenneth Ruppar, ELCA Church Councilmember, Richmond, Va.

  • Assembly musician, John Sall from Abington, Pa. sings at Plenary 6 at Churchwide Assembly.

    Assembly musician, John Sall from Abington, Pa. sings at Plenary 6 at Churchwide Assembly.

  • Assembly musician, Doug Albert from Gap, Pa. sings at Plenary 6 at Churchwide Assembly.

    Assembly musician, Doug Albert from Gap, Pa. sings at Plenary 6 at Churchwide Assembly.

  • Invited Guests during Plenary session 6 during prayer.

    Invited Guests during Plenary session 6 during prayer.

  • Invited Guests during Plenary session 6 during prayer.

    Invited Guests during Plenary session 6 during prayer.

  • Invited Guests during Plenary session 6 during prayer.

    Invited Guests during Plenary session 6 during prayer.

  • The Rev. Munib Younan, bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land speaking at Plenary 6.

    The Rev. Munib Younan, bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land speaking at Plenary 6.

  • The Rev. Munib Younan, bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land speaking at Plenary 6.

    The Rev. Munib Younan, bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land speaking at Plenary 6.

  • A voting member supporting a resolution at Plenary 6 on Thursday.

    A voting member supporting a resolution at Plenary 6 on Thursday.

  • A voting member opposing a resolution at Plenary 6 on Thursday.

    A voting member opposing a resolution at Plenary 6 on Thursday.

  • World Hunger Appeal & Lutheran World Relief report from Nancy Arnison, director for ELCA World Hunger Program and The Rev. John Nunes, president, Lutheran World Relief in Plenary 6.

    World Hunger Appeal & Lutheran World Relief report from Nancy Arnison, director for ELCA World Hunger Program and The Rev. John Nunes, president, Lutheran World Relief in Plenary 6.

  • Nancy Arnison, director for ELCA World Hunger Program speaking in Plenary 6 on Thursday.

    Nancy Arnison, director for ELCA World Hunger Program speaking in Plenary 6 on Thursday.

  • Nancy Arnison, director for ELCA World Hunger Program speaking in Plenary 6 on Thursday.

    Nancy Arnison, director for ELCA World Hunger Program speaking in Plenary 6 on Thursday.

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

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

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

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

  • Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr., LIRS president presented Immigration issue to Plenary 6 voting members.

    Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr., LIRS president presented Immigration issue to Plenary 6 voting members.

  • Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr., LIRS president presented Immigration issue to Plenary 6 voting members.

    Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr., LIRS president presented Immigration issue to Plenary 6 voting members.

  • Assembly participants in plenary session 6.

    Assembly participants in plenary session 6.

  • The Rev. Kenneth Ruppar, ELCA Church Councilmember leads morning prayer.

    The Rev. Kenneth Ruppar, ELCA Church Councilmember leads morning prayer.

  • Phil Harris gives the election report on the first ballot for Secretary

    Phil Harris gives the election report on the first ballot for Secretary

  • Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson applauds retiring Secretary Lowell G. Almen at the conclusion to his final report to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

    Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson applauds retiring Secretary Lowell G. Almen at the conclusion to his final report to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

  • Retiring Secretary Lowell G. Almen receives an enthusiastic ovation from the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

    Retiring Secretary Lowell G. Almen receives an enthusiastic ovation from the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

  • The Rev. Lowell Almen, ELCA Secretary, acknowledges the assembly's acclamation following his report to the churchwide assembly. Almen was thanked for 20 years of service in the role of ELCA Secretary.

    The Rev. Lowell Almen, ELCA Secretary, acknowledges the assembly's acclamation following his report to the churchwide assembly. Almen was thanked for 20 years of service in the role of ELCA Secretary.

  • Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson and retiring Secretary Lowell G. Almen (right) enjoy the enthusiastic applause of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in appreciation for Secretary Almen.

    Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson and retiring Secretary Lowell G. Almen (right) enjoy the enthusiastic applause of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in appreciation for Secretary Almen.

  • Secretary of the ELCA, Lowell Almen.

    Secretary of the ELCA, Lowell Almen.

  • Report of the Secretary, Lowell Alem

    Report of the Secretary, Lowell Alem

  • Secretary Almen invites assembly to stand and sing.

    Secretary Almen invites assembly to stand and sing.

  • 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.

    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.

  • 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.

    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.

  • 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.

    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.

  • 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.

    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.

  • 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.

    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.

  • 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.

    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.

  • ELCJHL greeting from the Rev. Munib Younan, bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land.

    ELCJHL greeting from the Rev. Munib Younan, bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land.

  • ELCJHL greeting from the Rev. Munib Younan, bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land.

    ELCJHL greeting from the Rev. Munib Younan, bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land.

  • ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson thanks Bishop Munib Younan, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, following Younan's greetings to the assembly.

    ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson thanks Bishop Munib Younan, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, following Younan's greetings to the assembly.

  • ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson thanks Bishop Munib Younan, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, following Younan's greetings to the assembly.

    ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson thanks Bishop Munib Younan, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, following Younan's greetings to the assembly.

  • ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson thanks Bishop Munib Younan, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, following Younan's greetings to the assembly.

    ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson thanks Bishop Munib Younan, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, following Younan's greetings to the assembly.

  • ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson thanks Bishop Munib Younan, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, following Younan's greetings to the assembly.

    ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson thanks Bishop Munib Younan, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, following Younan's greetings to the assembly.

  • Memorials - The Rev. Kenneth Ruppar

    Memorials - The Rev. Kenneth Ruppar

  • Memorials report from the Rev. Kenneth Ruppar

    Memorials report from the Rev. Kenneth Ruppar

  • World Hunger report - Nancy Arnison, director for ELCA World Hunger Program

    World Hunger report - Nancy Arnison, director for ELCA World Hunger Program

  • The Rev. John Nunes, president, Lutheran World Relief

    The Rev. John Nunes, president, Lutheran World Relief

  • World Hunger Appeal & Lutheran World Relief report - Nancy Arnison, director for ELCA WOrld Hunger Program and the Rev. John Nunes, president, Lutheran World Relief.

    World Hunger Appeal & Lutheran World Relief report - Nancy Arnison, director for ELCA WOrld Hunger Program and the Rev. John Nunes, president, Lutheran World Relief.

  • The Rev. John Nunes, president of Lutheran World Relief, and Nancy Arnison, director of ELCA World Hunger Program, respond to the recommenation passed by the assembly encouraging congregations to contribute $25 million annually to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal.

    The Rev. John Nunes, president of Lutheran World Relief, and Nancy Arnison, director of ELCA World Hunger Program, respond to the recommenation passed by the assembly encouraging congregations to contribute $25 million annually to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal.

  • LIRS greeting from Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr., Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr. president.

    LIRS greeting from Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr., Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr. president.

  • LIRS greeting from Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr., Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr. president.

    LIRS greeting from Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr., Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Ralston H. Deffenbaugh Jr. president.

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    Retiring Secretary Lowell G. Almen receives an enthusiastic ovation from the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.
    The Rev. Lowell Almen, ELCA Secretary, acknowledges the assembly's acclamation following his report to the churchwide assembly. Almen was thanked for 20 years of service in the role of ELCA Secretary.
    Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson and retiring Secretary Lowell G. Almen (right) enjoy the enthusiastic applause of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in appreciation for Secretary Almen.