From left, the Rev. Rebecca Larson, executive director for Church in Society, Mary Streufert, director for justice for women.
Retiring Lutheran Immigration and Refugree president, Ralston H. Deffenbaugh, Jr.
Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson thanks retiring Lutheran Immigration and Refugree president, Ralston H. Deffenbaugh, Jr. as Secretary David D. Swartling and Ralston's wife applaud.